johnnyc Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi to everyone. I've just registered on this site but have been reading some of your posts for a short while. There are clearly a lot of very knowledgeable people here - so I'm looking forward to learning a lot more about astronomy from you guys.Although I regard myself as a relative beginner in visual astronomy, I've actually had a scope for some years (8.5 in reflector). However, I've never really used it as much as I should have for a variety of reasons. Over recent months I've been investigating ways of trying to get the best out of it, which hopefully should result in a lot more use. One of the problems is that I live on the borders of Greater London and Surrey, so local sky conditions are far from ideal. Nevertheless, I'm sure that some of you have equally poor conditions but still get a lot from the hobby. I suspect it is just a case of being more realistic about what I can view successfully.Thanks,John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinky Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Welcome to the SGL Everybody on this site is very helpful and friendly I am sure you will enjoy the forum. I am jut starting to get into astro photography myself. I live at the other capitol Edinburgh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonCopestake Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 welcome john, we all share your pain with light pollution (perhaps astroman and greg dont...) it's an ongoing problem we all fight against!I look forward to reading your posts and clear skies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi John, welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi John and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppetto Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Make yourself at home JohnNice to have you on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Great to see you here John, I'm sure you will enjoy your time spent on this fantastic, friendly forum!!Caz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi JohnWelcome to SGL.I live in SW London and LP can be an issue. Are you a member of Ewell AS?CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Klevtsov Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Welcome to SGL John.Captain Chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELESCOPE Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 welcome John , yes wwe all have the ole LP mate , but with todays tech , we can overcome Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOG Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi John, light polution isn't an issue for me, it just bounces right back off the constant cloud cover and makes the back garden look light and cosy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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