big s Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi im Big S from Stoke,after looking through my mates telescope and seeing jupiter i was hooked,it was only a small 3" telescope but what i saw blew me away,so together we have split the price on a brand new 8" skywatcher and awaiting its arrival and cant wait,ive always been interested in the stars etc and seeing jupiter has made me want more.love the site and i have already learned loads from the posts and i look forward to learning more:hello2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi Big S. Is that the 200P reflector or a Dob you've bought? Enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big s Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 its a dob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7331 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hello Big S and welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy your new scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I don't have a dob myself, but I love the views through my 200p reflector . BTW, there is a Dob users group on the forum you may find useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamzoso60 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Wecome from a cloudy west Midlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi Big S and welcome to the forum.Looks like you've a nice arrangement with the purchase of the new scope. I recall memories of my brother and myself opening joint presents at christmas. It started off nice and polite with the use of phrases like, "....no, no, after you" and "no you open that bit and then I'll do what's left" but it very quickly became stressful with "...c'mon you've had long enough....MUM!!!!!!!!":D:D:D Sounds a great idea but you'll both have to time yourself at the eyepiece otherwise it's going to be handbags at dawn!Best of luck with the new gear when it arrives and the weather too!James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi Big S and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andromeda1 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome to the group Big S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whitaker Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi big s, welcome from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi and welcome. Funny how the astro bug gets you. I have a 200mm reflector and i can honestly say that when you and your friend get yours you will be amazed at what you can see. If you thought jupiter was good through the small scope then just wait until you get your new one. Best of luck and clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hello Big S and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just looking Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Hello from Sheffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Hi Big S,A very warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy your new scope and the forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Hello Big S and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 You'll love the sights through the dob, not just planets but the moon and nebula like M42 then you will be bit by the bug big time like the rest of us.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malx Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Hi Big S, welcome from Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callisto Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Welcome from me also (hope you were not in the away crowd at St James Park when you're team won )Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco72 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Welcome, that should be a great scope for exploring the skies, but watch out, the more you see the more you want.....Aperture fever can come on quick, so watch carefully for the signs :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rols Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Welcome big s, if you fancy sharing the cost of a nice scope with me i see no probs at all, as long as we keep it here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weso Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 hi big s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 welcome to this site im another newbie to here but have dabbled with stargazing for a good while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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