alskie Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I am now returning to astronomy after a gap of almost 30 years, mainly due to just surfing on the net, re-finding and being inspired by Carl Sagan's "Pale Blue Dot". I have forgotten just about everything that I previously learnt (and that includes non-astronomy items too!) but look forward to re-discovering the joys of the heavens. The picture ( http://stargazerslounge.com/members/alskie-albums.html) shows me and my dad with the observatory that he made for me in 1979; it was made out of railway carriage windows, railway telegraph poles, signal box equipment and even the ladder was from a signal post (all legit!). My telescope was an Astral Prism 500 - which I may get again for reasons of nostalgia if a cheap one comes up. I am looking forward to using this site and have already gained useful guidance by viewing postings on which telescopes to avoid. Outside of nostalgia, I will get something modest 130-150mm while I save for something of considerable "inchage". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi Alskie and welcome to SGL I think you forgot to include the picture? Or a link to it? Anyway - enjoy the forum Edit: Choose "Control Panel" at the top left of the page - scroll down to "Edit Avatar" - put picture in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alskie Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Bah! (reader's voice) I thought I had put it in as a profile pic. Thanks for the welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonefish Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Welcome to SGL, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi Alskie, a warm welcome to the SGL forum John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 a warm welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino Pete Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrturro Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob158 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 welcome to the forum, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Welcome to SGL, Alskie!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi Alskie and welcomeLike the observatory - is it still going?Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello and welcome Alskie.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 hi alskie and welcome nice pic and welcmoe to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwayWithTheStars Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi alskie and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubique Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi Alskie, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello Alskie and welcome to SGL!! I like the observatory - I bet it wobbled about in a strong wind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello Alskie and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorhand Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 From one newbie to another, welcome! Great observatory!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeyears Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi Alskie and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
li'l john Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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