New Member

[Revolvor]

Hi Everyone,

I have just joined the forum, having got a Celestron EQ127 telescope. I have had a long-time interest in astronomy, but have never got round to getting a telescope. I chose the EQ127 as a basic starter scope, with the thought that I could upgrade to bigger and better if I wanted to - I think I am already hooked! Does that make sense, or will I just be disappointed with the EQ127?

I have enjoyed looking at the moon, but sky too bright for much star-gazing. I live on the southern outskirts of a small town in Wiltshire, so not too much light pollution looking south.

Looking forward to participating on the site. I get daily e-mails from www.universetoday.com - well worth visiting and subscribing to.

All the best,

Revolvor

[FLO]

Welcome aboard Revolver

[Caz]

Welcome to Stargazers...

Caz

[geppetto]

Make yourself at home Revolvor

Nice to have you here..

A 127mm scope is plenty to get you up and running, even more so

since you say you have little light pollution.

Pick a moon free night and point it at M42 Orion nebula 8)

[Jamie]

Hi Revolvor and welcome to SGL.

Does that make sense

YES mate thats the nature of this mad hobby.

will I just be disappointed with the EQ127?

No mate you should be pleasantly surprised with that scope.

[daz]

Welcome Revolver

Enjoy your time here, and let us know how you get on with your scope

[Kaptain Klevtsov]

Hello and welcome Revolver.

Captain Chaos

[SteelRat]

SGL welcome from me too

[ZOG]

Welcome to the forum.

[lunator]

Hi Revolor

Welcome to SGL

You have a good scope and you will enjoy the views

Cheers

Ian

[Jeff RV]

Hi Revolver.Welcome to SGL.....Jeff.

[MartinB]

Welcome to the forum Revolvor. You'll be fine with that scope. Shout out if you need any help or want to ask any questions.

[CELESCOPE]

Hi Revolvor welcome to the Forum

Rog

[blinky]

Welcome to the forum, its a great place to hang out and learn from the experts (Not including me in that last bit )

[Zeffer]

Welcome to SGL - you'll love it here!

[Brass n glass]

Welcome Revolver to a fantastic forum. You're lucky; I live in a village in Wiltshire and get lurid light pollution from a service area on the M4.

[garymcgrory]

nice to have you on board have fun with your new scope when we get a bit of clear skies!

Gary

[Revolvor]

Thanks for all good-wishes and advice.

It's good to feel welcome.

Regards,

Revolvor

[gsjag]

You Wiltshire guys think you have it bad; you should try living in Swindon (maybe not)

[Brass n glass]

I used to live in Swindon Old Town - lurid light pollution for miles

[tom.yates]

Welcome to SGL enjoy.

[gsjag]

Yeah B&G, that's where I am, right on the edge (of town).