Hello from Norwich(ish)!

[djb]

Hi everyone.

I've been staring at the stars with my bare eyes and/or through my camera for some time now. Despite having moved closer to the city I now have darker skies at home and better access to even darker ones, plus I have the added benefit of the previous owners having left a basic Konus 70mm refractor and mount hidden in the loft!

My interest has now increased to the point where I already want something better, both to help with my learning and allow me to get some good shots of the wonders of space so here I am gleening as much information as I possibly can before parting with my hard earned.

If anyone on here is from the area it would be good to meet some like minded folk and have a look at and through some equipment, I'm aware of a few local groups that I may well visit. I'm also hoping to come along to at least one evening of the Kelling star party, it would be rude not to!

Daniel

[The Sailor]

Hi Daniel, Lowestoft here, welcome.

Jim

[AndyExton]

Welcome to the forums

[SuperMassive]

Welcome to the forums - nice find in the loft.

[Lana]

Hi Daniel! Welcome to SGL

[mylatestwhim]

I was in Norfolk recently on a fishing trip and the sunsets/ skys were spectacular!

Welcome to the forum Daniel

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome!

I'm a Norfolk dumpling!!

[nobbytate]

Hi Daniel and welcome from me to

[JamesM]

Hi Daniel and welcome to the forum.

Clear skies

James

[Pete Presland]

hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[swamp thing]

Hi Daniel

Welcome to the lounge.

Good idea to look through as much kit as you can before putting your hand in ya pocket.

Regards Steve

[Si W]

Hi Daniel, and welcome to SGL

[Bizibilder]

Hello Daniel and welcome to SGL from the middle of Norfolk!!

[nightfisher]

hello and welcome

[Fija]

Hi Daniel and welcome to SGL

[rawhead]

Hello and welcome from Fakenham (ish)

Cheers

[MorningMajor]

Hi Daniel and welcome to SGL

I've seen quite a few threads from people out your way so I'm sure you'll have no trouble hooking up with them

Enjoy

[kharga]

Hi and welcome. We have just returned from 5 nights near Norwich and the skies were amazing!!

[VespertineStar]

Welcome from Great Yarmouth

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[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome

[Mr Spock]

Hi Daniel, welcome to SGL

[phillc]

Hello Daniel and a warm welcome to SGL.

phillc

[Astromart]

Hi and welcome to SGL - a great find in the loft. All I found in our loft was an old self portrait painting of a dutchman from the 1660's. !!

[li'l john]

Hi and welcome! All I found in our loft was some old tramp called Lucan...

Seriously though, a book called Turn Left at Orion is very good for beginners, including me.

[johnh]

Enjoy the Lounge.

JohnH.