Hello from Southport

[nutflake]

Hi all,

thought I would say Hi and a big thank you to you all for "letting" me read all the posts and advice in order to purchase my first scope. I've just ordered an 8" Skywatcher Explorer 200p! This forum has been invaluable. You're all STARS!

Many thanks!

Gary

[Bizibilder]

Hello Gary and welcome to SGL!! Nice scope - I hope you enjoy it when it arrives!!

[johnh]

Looks like a great move Gary so enjoy and welcome.

JohnH.

[stevebb]

A very warm welcome Gary - Southport is my home town though working in North Yorkshire now.

Steve

[stolenfeather]

Great scope! I have a Skywatcher myself and it has given me many wonderful nights of stargazing!

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome

Can't argue with your scope choice

[nightfisher]

welcome to sgl, enjoy the new scope

[JamesM]

Hi Gary and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your first scope and I know that you are going to see some great stuff with it!

Clear skies

James

[WayneR]

Welcome and clear skies to you Gary!

[DaveGibbons]

Welcome Gary, Nice to see another Southport Stargazer! Great choice of

scope will give many years great service.

cheers

Dave

[dafman]

Welcome to the lounge Gary

[naked"I"]

Hi Gary, welcome to SGL from North Wales.

Dave

[Mikea]

Nice scope Gary. Clear skies!!

[GrahamS]

Welcome and Hello, nice scope.

[Mr Spock]

Hi Gary, welcome to SGL

[Quatermass]

Great Scope Gary Welcome..your going to have fun with it I got one as well and love it to bits.Word of caution as this one comes up a lot with these scopes be very very careful with the two bolts that adjust the latitude. They are very easily bent out of shape so when you first try adjusting the latitude make sure to undo them fully. In fact take them right out first and move the scope to get a feel for the movement you will need to apply then when you have got used to it put them back and DO NOT bend the scope back on the bolts be very gentle and careful.

If you get any problems with them best bet is to replace them with stronger ones. Apart from that the telescope is brilliant and will give you a great deal of pleasure. Enjoy:)

[brantuk]

Hi Gary and welcome to SGL

Glad we could help - great choice of scope

[glowjet]

Hi Gary, a very warm welcome to the SGL forum, enjoy your new scope when it arrives.

John.

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome!

[Pete Presland]

hi gary welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[kris h]

Welcome to SGL gary

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Gary, welcome to SGL.

Nice scope, hope you get some clear skies to enjoy it.

[nutflake]

Thanks for the warm welcome All and thanks for the advice Quatermass. Still waiting for the scope to arrive!

Gary

[stevelcfc]

hi and welcome

hope you enjoy the scope

[Bino Pete]

Hello and welcome to SGL