Hello from another Newbie!

[afoster2001]

Hi folks, just a quick hello to all - My name's Andrew and I've been on the learning curve (still near the bottom!) for the last couple of years. I've been interested in astronomy ever since I was young but never really did anything about it. We have small kids of our own now, and I was thinking of a hobby to take up which I could do at night when the kids are asleep, and not have to leave the premises.. Bingo! Learning a bit more about astrophotography now (mostly that you seem to need loads of really expensive, fiddly equipment, a degree in computer science, and that clouds have a way of homing in on you!) but loving the nights out in the garden just looking up at the sky!

[oldfruit]

Hi Andrew and welcome to SGL.

[Dave S]

Hi Andrew

Welcome aboard.

Dave...

[toshapetriji]

Welcome to SGL from me too. Nice to have you on board.

[bombassa]

Hi Andrew

Hope you'll enjoy it here

[paulbeer]

Hi Andrew Welcome to SGL

[Mr Spock]

Hi Andrew, welcome to SGL

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome!

[johnnychaos]

Hellooooo and welcome to the forum

[JamesM]

Hi Andrew and welcome to the forum.

Why not get hold of a copy of Steve Richards "Making Every Photon Count" (FLO £19.95) a comprehensive guide that will set you straight on what kit to get, how to use it and why you need it to get the level of images that you want.

Clear skies

James

[nightfisher]

welcome to sgl

[Photohound]

Hello Andrew, i've just joined here too, seems very a helpful and friendly place, and they dont use big words if you ask daft questions like me - lol.

[hullabaloo]

Hi Andrew,

Welcome & I've just started out as well and could not have wished for a more friendlier or knowledgeable place to start out from than at SGL

[glowjet]

Hi Andrew, a warm welcome to the SGL forum.

John.

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Andrew, welcome to the Lounge.

[nobbytate]

Hi and welcome to sgl Andrew

[drewk1]

Welcome to SGL

[Bizibilder]

Hello Andrew and welcome to SGL!!

[Astro_Baby]

Hi and welcome from me

[Pete Presland]

hi andrew welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[li'l john]

Hi Andrew, welcome to the lounge from me as well.

[johnh]

Enjoy the Forum Andrew.

JohnH.

[afoster2001]

Hi folks, just to say thanks to all for your kind welcome.. think i'm gonna like it here in the Lounge!

..and (James), thanks for the book recommendation, I'll order a copy. Liking the "tractor" signature as well..

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Andrew!

Dana

[brantuk]

Hi Andrew - nice bunch of scopes you have there - welcome to SGL