Col Douce Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hello everyone my name is Colin, I have been keen on astronomy since I was a small child and I have had a couple of scopes in the past, only recently I have been trying my hand at astrophotography with my lxd55 10" I haven't had much sucess as yet as the light pollution is quite high where I live and the scope isn't very portable. I have just been down to Essex to purchase Ian Candler's setup as it is ultra portable so I will be having a play with that as soon as possible!I am undecided about keeping the lxd55 or not going to try a few more shots with it first with the new toys I have just bought then I will make my mind up. I will get some pictures up as soon as I can.Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1962 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi ColinWelcome to the forum - looking forward to seeing some photos!RegardsSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hello Colin and welcome! LP - it's a sore subject for many of us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david o Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi Colin,A warm welcome to thee forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi Colin, welcome to the forum.Clear skies, although I suppose until it gets dark again, it gives you time to get used to the new set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi Colin,A warm welcome to the forum from me. Look forward to seeing your photos.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi Colin,A very warm welcome to SGL, wish you every success with your photography, enjoy the forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Douce Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Thankyou everyone, I am going to test the setup tonight, hopefully I can get a good picture of Comet 2009R1 McNaught as it makes it's way towards us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi Colin and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi and welcome, Colin... i hope you get a great comet pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 hi colin and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solti Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi Colin and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Douce Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 It looks like I might not be able to see the comet tonight as it will be more or less behind the houses opposite from us, I will have to go out on Saturday night and try then once I find a decent spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi and welcome to the group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Douce Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 sat outside with a bottle of cider with the scope pointed at the moon and tracking perfectly. now to get some pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Welcome to SGL, Colin!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tripps Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Hi ColinWelcome to the forum Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Great to hear your under the stars so welcome.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris h Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Hi Colin Welcome To SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.h.f.wilkinson Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 sat outside with a bottle of cider with the scope pointed at the moon and tracking perfectly. now to get some pictures!that's the ticket!Welcome to SGL.Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGolder Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Welcome to SGL Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandobi Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Welcome to the forum Colin. Hope you get all the answers you want and looking forward to your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Hi from me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Hi Colin and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaihd Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Hi and welcome to the lounge!regardsNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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