essex sky Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 hello to allthis is my first posti have been a avid enthusiast for about 20 yearsbut due to other commitments i have not done much observing for the last few years. but this years resolution is to really get back into it, have already dusted of the scopes and have had a few fine views of mars , in between this not so astronomy friendly weather.as you have probably guessed i am in essex, just south of chelmsford.hope to post some more ,when the weather co'operateslance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hello Lance and a warm welcome to SGL. phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Howdy Lance. I'm in cloudy Norfolk and I can't even use my solar filter in the day!! Doh!Enjoy your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupiter Martin Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hi and welcome the weather has been the pits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essex sky Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 many thanks for the warm welcomedid see sirius in a tiny gap in the cloud while walking the dog:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tilley Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hi Lance, welcome to SGL. Your not alone with the cloud, although its clear outside at the moment but I suspect if I cart all the kit out it will have clouded over again!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hi from me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warthog Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hello, Stewie, er, I mean Lance! Welcome aboard, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi and welcome to SGL, Lance. Very fitting that you saw the Dog Star whilst walking the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starjumper Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi Lance,Welcome to SGL.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi Lance,Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi Lance,welcome to the SGL Im not so far from you here in Thourock My son live close to you with better skiesbest wishesDougEssex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Welcome to SGL Lance.Whereabouts are you, I drive through that area most days and there are some area's that are darker than you would think...Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essex sky Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 hi, anti am in great baddow on the outskirts of chelmsfordmost of chelmsfords light pollution is to the north of mewith suprisingly little to the south. the next major light polluter in this direction is basildon a good few miles awaythe summer milky way through cygnus is visible on good nightsm31 m44 and the perseus double cluster are visible with the naked eye. m31 does need averted vision. not bad in this day and age:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Welcome to SGL, Lance!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Welcome to the forum, Lance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi Lance welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi Lance,A very warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi Lance, welcome to SGL from me tooJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Welcome from me Lance hope you enjoy the Forum.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyond_Vision Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 A warm welcome to SGL LanceRegardsKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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