New to the hobby

[Seasquirt]

Hi all,

I'm new to the hobby and interested in AP.
I have already started acquiring various equipment to get me started inc. a Redcat 51, a zwo mini guide scope & 120mm mini guide camera.
I've ordered a HEQ5 PRO with the Rowan mod & a modified Canon 600d which have still yet to arrive.
I've watched a million YouTube videos (ok maybe not quite a million) over the past few months before taking the plunge.
I hope I haven't made a big mistake as my pockets are nearly empty ! 😂
It's a big learning curve and hopefully I can produce some nice images.


 

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun … and success in practising the Dark Art of astrophotography. 🙂

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi and welcome. Don't exaggerate the you tubes. I'll bet you've only watched about 900,000. 

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL 

[barbulo]

Welcome to the Lounge!

[Starwatcher2001]

Welcome aboard SGL. Good to have you with us.

Welcome to the hobby too, both fascinating and frustrating in equal measures. But a night under the stars watching the universe with your own eyes beats a dozen slumped in front of the television.

[juno16]

Welcome!

 

i am also a new member (today).

 

Sounds like you are acquiring some nice equipment. 
I have been at AP for about 3 years (still a beginner) and have had a wonderful time gull of challenges, frustration, and great rewards. 
Looking forward to reading about your adventures.

 

Jim

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL 

[M40]

Hello and welcome to the site 👌

[fozzybear]

Hello and welcome to SGL

[bosun21]

Hi and welcome to the lounge. You have chosen well to start your AP journey 👍

[Grant Fribbens]

Hello and welcome. Hope you enjoy your astrophotography journey 😀

[StuartT]

Welcome to the happy gang at SGL!

You've done well to get a good mount at the outset. Mounts are very important!