aimzta85 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Hi everyone,Just thought I'd pop in and introduce myself. My name's Amy and I'm 25. I have been interested in Astronomy since 1997 when I pestered my parents to take me into the countryside to view the Hale-Bopp comet. I was hooked instantly and have never looked back. It's now that I am earning my own money that I really want to take it further and am looking to get my first telescope. I've started a thread in the equipment help section so if anyone can give me any hints and recommendations I would be very grateful. Anyway I won't waffle on too much. Looking forward to "speaking" to some of you on here. Thanks for reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Hi Amy and welcome from me - I'm sure you'll get lots of help and advice here Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelcfc Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 hi amy and welcome you,ve come to the right place for advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza666 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi Amy and welcome to the forum.Seem you got the bug early which is a good thing. Lots of kit out there so you'll need to take your time with the research.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi AmyWelcome aboardDave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi Amy, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenfeather Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello and welcome Amy to not only this forum but to this wonderful passion! I wish you good luck in purchasing your new scope!Isabelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 hi amy welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 hi amy, and a warm welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photohound Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 hi, and welcome from sunny or is that cloudy Worthing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi and welcome Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 A warm welcome Amy to SGL.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim80 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi.Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew INT Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello Amy,Welcome to the forum!All the best for your years of astronomy ahead!Kind regards, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi Amy and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffy Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello and welcome. I'm sure you'll get plenty of good avice on this site. I certainly have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi Amy, a warm welcome to the SGL forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello Amy and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi Amy, welcome to the forum. Only joined myself recently, must say everyone seems very helpful and friendly on here. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathuk Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hey Amy from another n00b,Just recently got a telescope for my birthday - a Sky-Watcher SK 709EQ1.It's a brilliant beginner's telescope I've managed to check out the craters on the moon, Jupiter and its moon's (which was unbelievable)..but if you're looking for a better telescope you've definitely come to the right place for advice Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimzta85 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes you've all been really friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hi Amy, welcome to the forum.Maybe get a pair of Binoculars to keep you going until you decide on a scope, they won't break the bank, and will become part of your kit when you get a scope. 10x50's are very reasonably priced and light enough to hand hold sitting in a sun-lounger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshapetriji Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Welcome to SGL from me too. Nice to have you on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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