Hailing from Holmfirth

[jon273]

Hi,

I'm a relatively new astronomy, residing somewhere in Summer Wine country.

I've only really has the astronomy bug for about a year now; I am seriously wondering how I managed the first 29 years of my life without even following it up.

I've joined the Huddersfield Astronomical Society and become actively involved in the activities, but I still don't feel as though I can get enough.

I used a borrowed 4 1/2" reflector for a while, and the first time I used it I pointed it straight at Saturn; I was blown away. Since then, I've spend every possible moment outside freezing half to death but thoroughly amazed at the beauty and sheer magnitude of some of the visible objects.

My amazing family and friends teamed up to buy me a 10" Skywatcher Flextube Auto for my 30th birthday. The views through that thing are amazing and I'm hoping to whip up some rubbish planetary images for you all to laugh at.

Ok, I think all the above should cover it. I'm pleased to meet all of you, and hope to learn a lot more from some people with actual experience of this noble hobby.

Cheers,

Jon

[JamesM]

Hi Jon and welcome to the forum.

My that was a jump observing from a 4" one minute to a 10" the next! It might be silly for me to ask if you noticed any difference?

Glad you could come on board and look forward to seeing 'those' images.

Clear skies

James

[nobbytate]

Hi and welcome to the lounge

[Mr Spock]

Hi Jon, welcome to SGL

[Wilsmaboy]

Hello Jon - Welcome to the friendliest chatroom on the net - you should get some good shots from the clean Pennine air in Holmfirth

[nightfisher]

a warm welcome to sgl, we are nearly neighbours

[Neilius]

Another Yorkshireman! Excellent! Welcome to the forum, Jon!

[swamp thing]

Hi Jon

Welcome to the lounge.

You have some great friends and family there.

That's a great upgrade. I know its the same one i did yonks ago.

Regards Steve

[Astro_Baby]

Warm clothing is essential Welcome from me

[brantuk]

Hi Jon and welcome to SGL

[Bizibilder]

Hello Jon and welcome to SGL!!

[phillc]

Hello Jon and a warm welcome to SGL.

phillc

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome to SGL

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome!

[oldfruit]

Hi Jon and welcome to SGL. Nice scope you have.

Noone will laugh at your pics. We all start somewhere and if anything all, you will find that you will get is advice and encouragement. I`m sure you will be posting some decent images in no time.

[Astro Imp]

Hi Jon,

Welcome to the lounge, the best place on the web.

Enjoy,

Alan.

[Beyond_Vision]

Welcome to SGL Jon , thats one fantastic birthday present

Regards

Kevin

[Altair]

HI Jon, what a lovely place to live! stayed up there once on a holiday high up overlooking the valley, terrific views and pretty dark skies as i remember. Hope you enjoy your new scope

Dee

[msinclairinork]

Welcome to SGL!

Hope you enjoy your new toy!

Michael

[Ewok]

Hi Jon.

Nice part of the world Holmfirth. My wife loves the place ( a Bronty fan ).

P.s nice scope.

[Tac]

Welcome from a fellow Yorkshireman and Huddersfield resident.

Nice scope. Happy viewing:)

[todd8137]

hi jon and well come congrats on the 10" and a doubt any one will laugh at ya planet piics let us now how your first light goes ,

pat

[citaylor]

wow...an impressive present...Im 40 soon...do they fancy another whip-round ?

[barkis]

Nice to have you with us Jon.

A 10" is a very useful instrument, and nice of the family to share the cost.

Holmfirth is where the series, Last of the Summer Wine is located isn't it? Such a beautiful place, and a wonderful comedy programme, I love it, and the repeats are still very entertaining.

Ron.

[glowjet]

Hi Jon, a warm welcome to the SGL forum.

John.