Hello from Dorking area, Surrey, UK

[GasGiant]

Hi all

 

Carl here from Surrey UK

 

Looking at getting a new scope. I had a Celestron nexstar 5se a few years ago but sold it without really giving the hobby a try !! 

Im now looking at something else, maybe cheaper, in case I give up again ! 

 

I will dig in the forum and see what people suggest 

 

Carl 

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂

[M40]

Hello GasGiant and welcome to the site.

Where you had a 5se in the past, you must have a few thoughts but think about budget, storage, moving it and most importantly, what would you like to see. All the best and ask away with any questions.

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL 

[lunator]

Welcome to SGL 🙂.

I would recommend joining an astro society. 

Ewell AS is very good society and is only 30 mins up the A3.

Cheers

Ian

[Sunshine]

@GasGiant welcome! love the username.

[JTEC]

Welcome 🙂  Guildford AS has many members from Dorking.  If you want to join a society and would like to PM me, I can send you some info.

[drdre2030]

Welcome! From another new user to another. 👋

[GasGiant]

Thanks folks

As it happens, My next door neighbour ( who we are good friends with ) is an astrophysicist and she runs astronomy courses at the private school she works at. RESULT !! 🙂  

She can come around, have a wine with the misses and teach me some stuff ! 

[drdre2030]

7 hours ago, GasGiant said:

Thanks folks

As it happens, My next door neighbour ( who we are good friends with ) is an astrophysicist and she runs astronomy courses at the private school she works at. RESULT !! 🙂  

She can come around, have a wine with the misses and teach me some stuff ! 

What more could you ask for?! 👌🤣

[Penderyn]

Hey Carl - I am based in Dorking - just got into the hobby - we should hook up - are you into visual or astrophotography?

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire  🙂