Hello from a fellow stargazer

[Lady Saturn]

Hello, from many a hellos today! Just thought I would introduce myself...

I have been into stargazing ever since I can remember, one of my most clear memories is being sat outside in the garden on a broken washing machine - captured by the enigmatic sky for hours and hours. I remember the first star I learnt about was Arcturus, and the first planet I saw through a telescope was Saturn with its moons.

I am part of 2 astronomy clubs, and have my own telescope. I would love to look into building my own telescope in the near future (being a student, not a penny to my name!) though I'm not sure where to ask about this on here?

I also hope to eventually learn enough and gain experience in producing my own images of the sky.

Any how... blabbering a bit. Looking forward to speaking to you all on here, and sharing stargazing experiences!

See you around!

[Mr Spock]

Hi Lady Saturn, welcome to SGL

[oldfruit]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[magic77]

Hi there Lady Saturn and a warm welcome to SGL....Im sure there will be plenty of people on here to help you with the build of a telescope..I however am not one!!..Im a beginner but am slowly learning more from Observing and on this forum..Good luck...Mark..

[Ian123]

Welcome to the lounge Lady Saturn, Ian.

[Astro_Baby]

Hi from me too, its good to see students rioting again by the way.....wish i was young again

[nightfisher]

a warm welcome to sgl, now get that scope built:D

[Lady Saturn]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! It's nice to come across such a friendly forum

(Step 1 of my telescope purchase: a piggy bank )

[Rusty Strings]

Hi Lady Saturn and welcome from me

[JamesM]

Hi Lady Saturn and welcome to the forum.

The 'Equipment Section' has a smaller section entitled 'DIY' that can help you with info on self builds - hope that helps.

Clear skies

James

[Lady Saturn]

Brilliant! Thanks very much for the info James, plenty to dig into.

[Dave S]

Hi Lady Saturn.

Welcome to the forum.

Have a look at this link. Should be something to get the ball rolling

Telescope Building Plans

Dave...

[Lady Saturn]

Hi Dave, that link is just what I was looking for! Thank you very much for your help.

[Dave S]

No problem.

Glad to help.

Dave...

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome Lady Saturn!

[SeedyF]

Hello and welcome from me too

[johnh]

Enjoy the Lounge Lady Saturn.

JohnH.

[phillc]

Hello Lady Saturn and a warm welcome to SGL.

phillc

[glowjet]

Hi Lady Saturn, a very warm welcome to the SGL forum.

John.

[brantuk]

Hi Lady and welcome to SGL

[Lady Saturn]

Thanks again all for the warm welcome! forecast of clear skies tonight so hoping for some stargazing!

[Dave S]

SSSHHHHHH!!!!!

The clouds will hear you.

Dave...

[Bizibilder]

Hello Lady Saturn and welcome to SGL!!

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Lady Saturn, welcome to the forum.

Keep us posted on your scope build.

[Geezanova]

Hi Lady Saturn and welcome.