Hello from Derby, England

[KatieM]

Hi everyone, I've just joined your happy band of stargazers and am looking forward to getting much needed help and advice about things astronomical.

I have just taken possession of a Celestron Nexstar 8 SE and can't wait to get to grips with it and see the wonders of the night sky!

Cheers,

KatieM

[mark7331]

Hello Katie and welcome to the group The 8SE is a nice scope and you should get some great views of the sky.

Welcome aboard!

Mark

[Horus]

Hello Derby and welcome to SGL....................

[wpitcairn]

Hi from Will, welcome to SGL.

[MrsR]

Hey welcome to SGL.

Join East Midland Stargazers in the groups bit if you want to meet some locals x

[oldfruit]

Hi Katie and welcome to SGL. Good luck and clear skies for your new scope.

[SuperMassive]

Hi Katie, welcome to SGL. Nice scope, should provide some fine views - assuming no clouds!

[todd8137]

hi katie welcome to sgl and the lounge great scope by the way you should be kept bizzy with that for ages once you look up its hard to look down

clear skies always

pat

[Doug]

Hi Katie

A very warm welcome to the SGL,

Celestron Nexstar 8 SE is a great scope the 8" will help to cut through light pollution

so well done

Clear skies

Doug

Essex

[keef_uk]

Hello and welcome to SGL. Being from Derby myself I hope you have better skies then me!

[Bino Pete]

welcome to SGL.

[Orion_the_Hunter]

Hi & welcome Katy!

[Rusty Strings]

Hi Katy and welcome from up the road in Belper

[AndyExton]

Hi Katie and welcome to SGL

[JamesM]

Hi Katie and welcome to the forum.

There is a lot to learn but it's not difficult and you've already jumped one major hurdle by already sorting out what kit to use. There are plenty of people here with different levels of knowledge and experience that you can share with or learn from. We generally don't bite and I'm sure you will have a lot of enjoyment here and in astronomy. No such thing as a daft question so please ask away and we give our views.

Clear sky for your observing!

James

[Mr Spock]

Hi Katie, welcome to SGL

[nightfisher]

hello katiem, welcome to the lounge

[johninderby]

Welcome to SGL. The 8SE is a really nice scope and one that will serve you well.

John

[nobbytate]

Hi Katie and welcome from me to

[KE400]

Hi Katie

Welcome to SGL

[MorningMajor]

Hi Katie

Welcome from me too

Enjoy

[Bizibilder]

Hello KatieM and welcome to SGL!!

[Si W]

Hi KatieM, and welcome to the SGL:)

[Scotty27]

Hi Katie,

Welcome to the Lounge.

[li'l john]

Hi Katie and welcome to the lounge. Nice scope by the way.