AshleyCUK Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Hi All Just a quick intro! Im based in Newark and have been fiddling around with a small Celestron 76EQ over the summer that i picked up from a boot sale. That got me hooked so for a xmas pressie i got a shiney new Stellalyra 8" newtonian. Ive been looking for a local group and google pointed me this way 🙂 Im really looking forward to getting invovled in any meets and seeing what the Dark Site is all about. Anyway, happy new year! looking forward to some clear skies! Ashley +RonC, +bryand and +Streetbob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Hi Ashley, I am also in Newark and apart from the weather I really enjoy this hobby (although it does get frustrating sometimes!).. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Hi. I've found answers to all my astro questions on here so it's a good place to ask them. Clear skies is the only thing that can't be solved unfortunately 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Welcome Ashley, You should find most of your answers here. Additionally we have two daek sites, and group meetings away to Norfolk, Exmoor etc. Enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Glafnazur Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Hi and welcome to the forum Ashley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Streetbob Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Welcome Ashley. I’ve just resurrected my 8” Newt. Now just waiting for clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) A warm welcome to the group Ashley. That's not a bad upgrade is it? You'll be amazed what it can pull out from a dark spot, enjoy your new scope. Any questions, just shout up, someone will help out. Edited January 5 by BAZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Welcome aboard Ashley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Hi Ashley welcome to the EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+seven_legs Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Welcome to EMS. That's a nice scope to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Which scope did you go for? The F4 or F5? * I like checking out other people's kit 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 7 hours ago, Stu said: Which scope did you go for? The F4 or F5? * I like checking out other people's kit 😁 Possibly the F6 version if its the Dob..... Anyway, a warm welcome to the madhouse Ashley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) Welcome Ashley you’ll find this a friendly group I will assume a dobsonian as no mention of a mount if so check out Astrohopper which is an app to find your targets all you need to do is find a way to attach a smart phone to your telescope , not used myself but does what it says on the tin apparently https://artyom-beilis.github.io/astrohopper.html https://astronomytechnologytoday.com/2022/06/23/astrohopper/ Dave Edited January 6 by Bottletopburly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyCUK Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 (edited) On 05/01/2024 at 15:15, Stu said: Which scope did you go for? The F4 or F5? * I like checking out other people's kit 😁 oh the f5 version. I was told at point of sale , from FLO, that the f4 was a little harder to keep collimated and just a little more work for a beginner, so i plumped for the f5. Im suprised just how damn heavy it all is! i was thinking of a 10" at one point, thank god i didnt go that route! I just thought to splash out now on something that will last me a few years but i get the impression the EQ5 mount is at its limits, we will see! Anyway, clear skies tonight at last! so i finally get to use it! Edited January 9 by AshleyCUK +Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 @AshleyCUKNice one thanks. I had some awesome views through my 6" F5 so you should be well away with the 8". Enjoy 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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