Hello from Rotherham, UK

[wastedyears1981]

Hello everyone from Rotherham, S.Yorks,

Getting back into astronomy after many years out of it, mainly due to available time etc. But since my step son has acquired himself a nice  150mm dob I think its time to get back into it. Hopefully, I can blow the cobwebs off and I am not a complete noob at it. One of the benefits of getting back into it the the access to forums such as this, YouTube and other websites. Back when I was stargazing, the internet had barely even taken off and I had to rely on books and hope I was getting it right.

Excited to get out and explore with him, we live pretty accessible to the Peak District and a bit of a further drive to the north York moors, so finding dark places is going to be pretty easy. Lets just hope the weather gods will be on our side in the next few days.

[Floater]

Welcome. I’m sure you and your stepson will have lots of fun with the Dob. 🙂

[sloz1664]

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL 

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[PXR-5]

Welcome to SGL thanks for joining us 😊

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[bish]

Welcome to SGL.

[Starwatcher2001]

Welcome aboard SGL, good to have you with us. Welcome back to astronomy too. All your old favourites are still up there, and a lot more waiting to be discovered. Having access to a dark site certainly helps a lot.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi there and welcome. 

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire  🙂