Hello Everyone

[Reg Perrin]

I got my first telescope in about 1973 when I was about 15. Although I was always interested in astronomy it wasn't until I noticed a relatively inexpensive Newtonian telescope for sale the other day. After 30 odd years I'm back at it. Have to admit the one I've got is a little less straightforward than the one I had all those years ago so I'm hoping to get some hints and tips from you guys!! See you around!!

[scotastro]

Hi Reggie

Welcome to SGL and back to the hobby.

You will get lots of help from everyone here.

Mike

[centroid]

Hi Reg, and welcome to SGL.

Dave

[Astro_Baby]

And Hi from me too :wave:

[Zaphod_B]

Hi Reg

A warm welcome to the SGL forum ...

... and a welcome back to the hobby.

Go on, tell us what your first 'scope was! Can't be as bad as my 2" Tasco refractor. The scope was poor but the mount was absolutely awful!

Zaph

[Ferox]

Welcome to SGL Reg Perrin.

[Reg Perrin]

Hi Reg

A warm welcome to the SGL forum ...

... and a welcome back to the hobby.

Go on, tell us what your first 'scope was! Can't be as bad as my 2" Tasco refractor. The scope was poor but the mount was absolutely awful!

Zaph

Now...."Tasco" does ring a bell. What surprises me now is that it cost £19 , had a wooden tripod (which wasn't bad) and had a sun filter. I really don't recall the specs. What I do remember however is that me and my younger Bros (there's 12 kids in our family) snuck downstairs at 5 am, I assembled the thing outa the box and then went back to bed. It was kinda "santa's visited" in reverse

[Talitha]

Hi and welcome to SGL, Reg.

[timetraveller]

hiya reg

a very warm welcome to sgl if you need help just ask and you will receive

nice to see another fan of the day the earth stood still

regards Pete

[phillc]

Hello Reg and a warm welcome to SGL.

Hope you get plenty of clear night skies

phillc :wave:

[Stephen Green]

Hi Reg welcome to the SGL :sunny: :sunny:

Stephen

[Paxo]

Hi Reg :wave:

A warm welcome to SGL, and welcome back to the hobby.

Steve..

[CELESCOPE]

Hi Reg welcome aboard ,

Rog

[kniclander]

hi Reg, i didn't get where I am today by staring at the sky all night long etc etc

wlecome to SGL

dan

[Bigwings]

Hi Reg

Welcome to SGL

[Starjumper]

Hi Reg,

Welcome to SGL.

John

[ron.s.g]

Hi Reg and welcome,

regards ron.s.g

[DanDare]

Hello :wave: Reg and welcome.

[stefski]

Hi Reg and welcome to SGL :-)