Esexx Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I have been browsing on and off for a bit now and for some reason never joined the forum. Today is the day. I just want to say hello to all. I have always had an interest in the stars, but really got hooked earlier this year attempting to photograph Neowise. I’ll attach my first attempt, single exposure, shot of the comet. I still have to process a stacked image sometime when I get free time. I have meet many people on my outings on my Neowise hunt and keep in touch with a few. Really good people with all different types of backgrounds, but we have the same thing in common...shooting for the stars! Ever since then, I have been shopping for a scope. Just when I think I have made a choice, I find another scope to get. Now, they are all sold out! Just gives me more time to get more confused I guess. My choices are between a 8” Newt or SCT. (Budget up to 2500) something I can use for visual and/or astrophotography. Eventually I’ll get a Space Cat or Red Cat to run with my DSLR. Anyways...clear skies! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hello and welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjaxed Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hi and welcome to SGL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Welcome. Hope you’re successful in the hunt for a scope and that you have lots of fun. Lovely image. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hi and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varius21 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hello and welcome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hi, welcome to SGL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStanford Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Welcome @Esexx, fantastic image. There's many of us here biding our time whilst stocks replenish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PXR-5 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Welcome aboard Thanks for joining us 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esexx Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, SStanford said: Welcome @Esexx, fantastic image. There's many of us here biding our time whilst stocks replenish! Crazy times! I have never thought telescopes would be in this short/nonexistent supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esexx Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Thank you to all. I usually stay to myself and do my own thing. However, when trying to capture Neowise, I have met so many great people. I know it will be the same here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Welcome aboard! i have to say that is a beautiful shot of Neowise! love the foreground you chose to frame that image, great to have you with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esexx Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sunshine said: Welcome aboard! i have to say that is a beautiful shot of Neowise! love the foreground you chose to frame that image, great to have you with us! Thank you. I was actually trying to get to another spot, but got lost and decided to park on a private road. After that, I decided to invest in some Astro gear to view and photograph the “stars.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Bryant Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Esexx said: I have been browsing on and off for a bit now and for some reason never joined the forum. Today is the day. I just want to say hello to all. I have always had an interest in the stars, but really got hooked earlier this year attempting to photograph Neowise. I’ll attach my first attempt, single exposure, shot of the comet. I still have to process a stacked image sometime when I get free time. I have meet many people on my outings on my Neowise hunt and keep in touch with a few. Really good people with all different types of backgrounds, but we have the same thing in common...shooting for the stars! Ever since then, I have been shopping for a scope. Just when I think I have made a choice, I find another scope to get. Now, they are all sold out! Just gives me more time to get more confused I guess. My choices are between a 8” Newt or SCT. (Budget up to 2500) something I can use for visual and/or astrophotography. Eventually I’ll get a Space Cat or Red Cat to run with my DSLR. Anyways...clear skies! I've got a space cat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esexx Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hi there and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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