Greetings stargazers

[Saturnalia]

Hi

I've just joined up so I thought I should do the right thing and say 'evening' to you all.

I currently have a pair of 10X50 Bushnell binos for my sins - I have wanted a telescope for years and almost bought a TAL about ten years ago...

Anyway, I'll probably be mooching a fair bit, picking up tips and stuff - looks like a great forum.

Cheers

[Punched]

Hi there, I'm a new member too, it's good to meet you.

-John-

[neilf]

Heya m8 and welcome there a good bunch on this site allways willing to help were ever they can

[Scott Tilley]

Hello and welcome to the forum from me too:headbang:

Scott

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome to SGL

John

[SpookyKatt]

Welcome to the forum Saturnalia, you'll

find a few Tal fans on here.

Kathleen

[Starjumper]

Hi Saturnalia,

Welcome to SGL.

John

[Neil27]

Hi,

Welcome to SGL.

Great way to start with a set of bins.

Lots of widefield targets this time of year as well, happy hunting...

[Saturnalia]

Thanks to you all for the kind words, I am thoroughly enjoying reading some of the posts here.

I'm off on Saturday to look at a TAL 100R...at last...!

Is there any info here on what to look out for when buying secondhand telescopes...?

I'm particularly interested in info about how to test/check a telescope prior to purchase...?

[Astro_Baby]

Hi from me too

[glowjet]

Hi Saturnalia,

A warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.

John.

[Talitha]

Hi and welcome to SGL, Saturnalia.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Saturnalia!

Dana

[Brunty12345]

welcome to SGL! you will find a lot of help on this forum because all of the people are soo friendly and smart

[SlipperySquid]

Welcome matey!!! Enjoy!!

[johnh]

Glad to have you along Saturnalia.

JohnH.

[LukeSkywatcher]

Welcome Saturnalia. Love the name. It's my favourite holiday.

[ron.s.g]

Hi and welcome,

check no scratches to any glass lenses and eyepieces,

i'm sure someone will give more indepth help soon.

regards ron.s.g