richardjd Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hello All,Quite new to this and enjoying my journey thus far. With the vastness of the skies i think that this journey will last a lifetime....I started 5 months ago with a Skywatcher 130 and then very quickly decided that viewing Messier objects was for me.So, I decided 2 weeks ago that an upgrade it would be and so arrived the Nexstar 8SE.I'm so pleased and I really am addicted and Astrophotography must be the next step.Thank you to my Girlfriend as she contributed to the upgrade and my 3 yr old daughter is overjoyed when we set it up to view the moon.Great Site with a tremedous amount of people who are willing to share their vast knowledge..Thank you SGLRegards,Richard D:icon_salut: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdaddyjeff Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Relative newbie myself so welcome fromthe Midlands Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardjd Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Relative newbie myself so welcome fromthe Midlands Richard Thank you. I'm also in the Midlands - wolverhampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdaddyjeff Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Consider us neighbours then ...i'm in Wednesbury:icon_salut: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 welcome richard, good luck with new scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Welcome to SGL, Richard!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromart Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 hello & welcome from Willenhall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi Richard and welcome to the forum.You will no doubt have heard this recommendation before but if your setting your sights toward astrophotography, may I suggest getting a hold of a copy of Steve Richards "Making Every Photon Count" (FLO £19.95). This will provide with a very good overview of what you will need to achieve the level of imaging that you want and what you will need to achieve it. The requirements are quite different to those for observing so this book might at the very least save you some money by helping you to avoid buying the wrong kit.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi Richard and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi Richard, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunhaval Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi, and welcome to SGL, from clear-skied Snowdonia!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus 6 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi from me too Richard, hope the new scope shows you some fine views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc1979 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 welcome richard, you've come to the perfect place! as a newbie mysen there is a wealth of knowledge on this site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fija Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi Richard and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi RichardA warm welcome to the SGLDougEssex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Welcome to SGL, enjoy the site.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7331 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hello Richard and welcome to the group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 hi richard and family, welcome my daughter is 12 and she loves it, the pictures we take she takes to school on disks .and the teacher always shows them the other kids,and she feels great about it because she can give a little speech about what craters are were done her confidence and socail skills a great deal of good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi Richard, a warm welcome to the SGL forum John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre486 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacebloke Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Welcome to the SGL forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hello Richard and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardad Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 HI from another newbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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