nozzmoking Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi All,Nice forum you have here, and everyone seems very friendly!As a father of 3 grown-up kids, I now find I have a little more time available to follow this great hobby of ours. I've always enjoyed reading about the subject, (still have my P. Moore Yearbooks of Astronomy from the mid 60's), and finally managed to get my first scope a couple of years back. It's a cheap 6" reflector (Ebay <sigh>) but I've been really impressed with the results. Although a very small image in my viewfinder, the first time I saw the rings of Saturn, they just blew me away! I still haven't figured out how to set up the EQ mount, but I still always manage to find something of interest.I'm now saving towards a GoTo scope, probably a 6", as then I'd like to get into the photography side also. This automated type of scope is perfect for the likes of me, as I miss so much with me often being unable to find what I'm looking for. Anyway, that's a little about myself, and I hope to learn lots here and hopefully give something back one day as my knowledge improves.CheersPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi All,Nice forum you have here, and everyone seems very friendly!Yeah, they aren't a bad bunch really Paul Welcome to SGL, and make yourself at home.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Ho Paul welcome to the SGL, If your are looking for a new scope it is worth phoneing Steve at First Light Optics you will find him very help full Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCJC Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi Paul, welcome to SGL. Loads of new scope advice here.Jordan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferox Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Welcome to SGL Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 PaulA warm welcome to SGLYou'll get loads of friendly advice here ... and some of it will be helpful!Clear skies to allSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nozzmoking Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Many thanks to you all for such a nice welcome.CheersPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi and welcome to SGL, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarr1 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 welcome to SGL paul. same probs with EQ mount and same thoughts about first views of saturn. AWESOME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi PaulWelcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trudie Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 A warm welcome from me tooTrudie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffa007 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi mate and welcome to SGL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hello Paul and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi Paul,A warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nozzmoking Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Many thanks all for your kind words.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.s.g Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi Paul and welcome,even with a goto you will still find yourself turning it to whatever takes your fancy,regards ron.s.g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 HI and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starjumper Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi Paul,Welcome to SGL.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi Paul, welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Button Moon Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hello from me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tripps Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi from me as well Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOG Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hi Paul and welcome to SGL. We love to help people spend their hard earned so just fire away with the questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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