Hello from Wiltshire

[WiltshireChris]

Hello, just thought I'd stop lurking and register.  I've picked up my lockdown purchase telescope again after a year or so off.  My astronomy journey started a long time ago as a teenager in the late seventies when some friends and I managed to see the rings of Saturn through what I think was an old army refractor on a wooden tripod, it had brass lenses that were friction fit so focussing was a pain.  I stil have a copy of The Stars by HA Rey which I enjoyed at the time.

After forty years away from the hobby I finally got myself a scope at the start of lock down and our village has recently revived its stargazing group so I've starting getting my rig in fighting condition again.

I currently have a SkyWatcher 200P on an EQ5 mount.  I've built an OnStepX mount controller and focuser for the mount and have taken some reasonably OK pictures with my Canon 1100D strapped to it.  I've been offered some money to spend on my hobby and don't know what to do for the best, but that can wait until my question in the equipment forum!

 

[bosun21]

Welcome to SGL Chris. There's always plenty of advice going around when it comes to helping folk spend money on astro gear 😂.

[Astronomist]

Welcome to SGL from salisbury, on the other side of wiltshire! I'm sure the folks on here will be delighted to help you spend your money.

[barbulo]

Hi and welcome to SGL. 

[Flakmunky]

Hola! I'm a recent member as well, unfortunately I've only had one night with no clouds in the 6 weeks since I got my 'scope.... 

 

[WolfieGlos]

Hi, and welcome from GloucestershireChris 🙂

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂

[rwilkey]

Hi Chris, a warm welcome from me too, not far away from you.  Clear skies!

[inedible_hulk]

Hi and welcome @WiltshireChris 😊

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂