JohnR Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Evening allThought i ought to join up as i've been gleaning a lot of info from this forum in the last couple of weeks to prepare me for my first 'proper' 'scope. Finally chosen an 8' dob from flo,and when it eventually gets unloaded from the docks,i'll let you know how i get on with it Should be quite an upgrade from the Tasco pos i've been struggling to see anything through for the last couple of years,although to be fair, i did only pay £20 for it at a furniture sale No telescope,but wixey came this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi John and welcome to the forum.Glad to hear you've made a choice on a scope (can be tricky) and at 8" you certainly will be seeing a lot of objects. I went from a 4" reflector to a 6" refractor - still receiving medication for the shock so I know how you are feeling.Hope all goes well with the delivery!Clear skies James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxo Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi John,A very warm welcome to SGL, hope your scope arrives soon. It will be well worth the wait though.Steve.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hello John and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeedyF Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just looking Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 hello and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi John, welcome to SGL.Your'e going to get some great views through the new scope, hope you get some clear skies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Welcome John!Your have bought a great scope - I have one of those! Let us know how you get on with it. Do you live in a very dark area of Powys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Thank you all for the the welcome I'm finding lots of info about the scope from this fine forum,and lots of info on modifications that can be done.It seems like a good double whammy - great new hobby,with the bonus of lots of fettling in the offing - excellent. The skies around home are pretty dark tbh,just have the glow of Shrewsbury to the SE ish,but its quite distant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrin6 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Oooh - wish I lived in Wales, wonderful dark skies in Snowdonia.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Glad you decided to join the Forum John.The 8" Dob. is an excellent choice for a proper scope .Enjoy your stay, and don't hesitate to seek help if you need it.Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi John and welcome to SGL That's a healthy upgrade you're getting there - prepare for many "wow" moments ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Welcome from me as wellVery nice scope choice Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai150PL Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi John, welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi John,A very warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy your new scope when it arrives, oh, and by the way, tell the suppliers you do not want their free gift of cloud, which they seem to send out with every new scope, enjoy the forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1948 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi and welcome to SGL from me in Sheffield....enjoy the difference the scope will make...clear skies to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfox1971 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 hello John from shropshire near welsh border,lets hope for clear skys not been to great this lastweek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 hello John from shropshire near welsh border,lets hope for clear skys not been to great this lastweek. Not been great overall,although there has been some decent breaks,and Jupiter has looked brilliant,even with the TascoIts been a benefit to me having to wait a bit for delivery,as ive been able to spend a few hours just trying to find my way round the skies.I've learnt more about the constellations in the last week than i had in the preceeding 40 something years,which is great and kind of sad at the same time . My daughter seems to be interested too at the moment ,which has to be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi and welcome fromm me too - that 8" Scope is going to be quite some jump from the Tasco believe me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hello John and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hello and welcome to the lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 hi john welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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