Hi - newbie Nr Loughborough

[Al.Grant]

Hi,

Have already read many posts on SGL and found lots of good advice and interesting comments.

Astronomy isn't a new interest ..... just my ability to put any real time/effort/equipment into it. Until now my stargazing has been limited to binoculars along with some visual Satpass/ISS/Iridium spotting, mainly because my work meant I spent lots of time away from home, so a scope wasn't really a practical option.

That has changed and after LOTS of reading, I'm looking at getting my first scope within the next few weeks. Happily (and luckily for me) my wife is also really interested.

I already know there are questions I'll be asking - -( hopefully they won't be too stupid! )- - and SGL certainly looks like the best place to get some reliable answers.

What I know so far is ........ there is lots I don't know or fully understand!

Also looking for any astronomy clubs in the Loughborough / Leicester area.

Cheers

Al

[Odd Thomas]

Hi Al, and welcome to SGL. You'll find all the help and info you need here.

[Lorne]

Hiya, welcome to SGL

[JamesM]

Hi Al and welcome to the forum.

Clear skies

James

P.s There are no stupid questions only the occasional stupid answer:D

[brantuk]

Hi Al and welcome to SGL

We have a local observing group in your area called East Mids Stargazers - click link in my signature for further info - leave an intro thread in the group and you'll get plenty of welcomes

[Bizibilder]

Hello Al and welcome to SGL!!

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome!

[Slangers]

Hello- greetings from Kegworth.

[Mr Spock]

Hi Al, welcome to SGL

[tango]

Hi and welcome to SGL!

[Astro Imp]

Hi Al,

Welcome to SGL.

[Spikey]

Hello and Welcome to SGL

[swamp thing]

Hi Al

Welcome to the forum

Regards Steve

[Fija]

Hi Al and welcome to SGL

[Horus]

.........and welcome from me to

[Al.Grant]

Thanks for the welcome messages - friendly bunch here! :-)

Already getting some good advice on options for first scope.

And thanks to brantuk for the East Mids group details.

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome

[nightfisher]

hello and welcome

[MorningMajor]

Hi Al and welcome - don't worry about "stupid" questions - I've asked loads and have always had friendly and informative answers

Enjoy

[nobbytate]

Hi and welcome to the lounge

[david o]

Hi there Al, welcome to SGL

Somebody on here (can't remember who) once said that the only stupid question is the one that you don't ask. Believe me, they're right.

There's a wealth of info in here and there's are always folk around willing to share advice and tips 'n' tricks.

[glowjet]

Hi Al and welcome to SGL

John.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Al!

Dana

[palebluedot]

Hi Al, its a great pastime. Enjoy and welcome to SGL.

[abettertomorrow]

Hi welcome from leciester! lots to read here, enjoy, i've learnt loads. city life means too much light polution though!!