Hiya from Barnsley

[YoSithi]

Just like to say "hello" as I've joined SGL, whilst trying to resurrect my Astronomy interest.  Have a Meade ETX 90 RA, in it's original box, cobwebs blown off, hoping to take it for a spin shortly. Looking at modding a webcam to dip my toes into some basic AP. Who knows where it will take me, funds and permission from the other half permitting 😉

Google and YouTube have been my best mates of late, that's how I came across SGL. Hoping  to gain advice and inspiration, as from the posts I've read so far, you all seem a friendly bunch 🙂

Enjoyed a naked eye view of ISS tonight passing by Saturn and Jupiter. Not bad encouragement. Now to ponder over new hardware, but still unsure which route I want to follow: planetary, DSO or simple DSLR AP. On a tight budget and Christmas coming up, I might just have to drool at the posts for now. You never know, I might win the lottery one day. Dream on.

Clear skies.

Edited November 22, 2021 by YoSithi
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[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun with your rekindled interest. 🙂

[Martthebass]

Welcome, just down t’road from thi in Rovrum. Enjoy the new found interest.

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[Astro_Dad]

Welcome to a fellow Yorkshire dweller! Enjoy the forum. 

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[bosun21]

Hi 👋, and welcome to SGL.

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL 

[barbulo]

Welcome to the Lounge!

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi and welcome. 

[YoSithi]

Thanks for the welcomes all, much appreciated. Anyone had experiences with Rothervalley Optics? Just wondering if it's worth a visit? MIght be able to convince the other half into an upgrade if I'm lucky. I'm kinda keen on some basic DSO photography, has to be on a budget tho. Maybe a SW 130pds. I am a Yorkshire man 😁 

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

Ay up! 😉

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂

[Astro_Dad]

On 28/11/2021 at 22:58, YoSithi said:

Thanks for the welcomes all, much appreciated. Anyone had experiences with Rothervalley Optics? Just wondering if it's worth a visit? MIght be able to convince the other half into an upgrade if I'm lucky. I'm kinda keen on some basic DSO photography, has to be on a budget tho. Maybe a SW 130pds. I am a Yorkshire man 😁 

Yes very helpful Yorkshire based company - quick responses and generally keen to support. I’ve found you need to check stocks before ordering but easily contacted by Messenger or phone if you prefer to talk options through. Recommended from my experience.