Greetings from Sunderland, England!

[PEnglish82]

Morning all - new member alert

 

I'm Paul, 38, and from less than glorious Sunderland. 

 

Astronomy is always something I've loved, and after university - about fifteen years ago - I bought a Skywatcher Skyhawk 114 and devoured the skies in the oft encountered post-university wasteland of unemployment. Sadly, I struggled enormously with collimation and ended up giving up in frustration and haven't touched a scope since.

 

Recently I stumbled across astrophotography YouTube videos and have fallen in love all over again and have set my eyes on the skies! I've started saving for the Skywatcher Evostar 80ED + HEQ5 Pro bundle from FLO, but in the meantime have started taking my DSLR out with a tripod and just messing about. So far I've just been one-shotting things, attached is the best photo of the moon I've taken, but am looking at stacking and the such to try and get better images. Lots to learn and lots to see

 

Having searched the forum for Sunderland I see there are a few members from my neck of the woods, plus of course the Sunderland Astro Club, hopefully in safer times I can get involved with the local community.

 

Anyway, that's me and I'm excited to be here!

 

Clear Skies - Paul

[banjaxed]

Hi Paul, welcome to SGL.

[callisto]

A big welcome from me 

 

Mark

[Floater]

Welcome. Glad you found us. Hope you have lots of fun and success with the AP. 🙂

[rwilkey]

Hi Paul, a warm welcome from me way down south.  That's a great picture of the Moon, one of the best first timer's I've ever seen, well done.  Good luck & clear skies!

[Saganite]

Hi Paul,  welcome to SGL.....

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[PXR-5]

Welcome to SGL Thanks for joining us 😊

[sloz1664]

Hi Paul, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Paul, welcome. 

[Mr Spock]

Hi Paul, welcome to SGL 

[Beardy30]

Welcome 👍🏼

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂