Guest chrishewett Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi, Just getting back to stargazing, now I have time, at the grand age of 50 something. I have a very little used skywatcher 200mm f/5. I shall be asking for advice quite a lot in the next few weeks as I get set up though I will scan the forums first as I am sure a lot of answers are already there. Best wishes to all, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnC Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Welcome Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hello Chris welcome to EMS. Ask your questions in the relevant sections and I'm sure you get loads of answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi Chris, a warm welcome to EMS. Ironic really, we have all just got back from a weekend at Manor Farm at Anderby, we had our first star party. Never mind, you are here now, there are a great bunch of lads over your way, who meet at Gibraltar Point, keep an eye on the ELAC meetings, Iam sure you would be made very welcome. Is you scope a Dob, or EQ mounted one? Either way, it's a good time to dust it off, there are some lovely objects up there. Any questions, feel free to ask away, you will get a answer in short order. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrishewett Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks for the welcomes. The scope has a EQ4 mount. I have just fitted the motor drive and ordered some D cells and charger. I have never used a motor drive so looking forward to it. No doubt I will be needing loads of other items so it's good to have experienced people to advise. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Welcome to EMS Chris, I'm one of the East Lincs Astronomy Club (ELAC) we meet monthly at the nature centre at Gibralter Point. There are 4-6+ of us who meet so keep an eye on the 'meetings' thread. You will be made most welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hello Chris, welcome to EMS. I'm near Mablethope as well, at Saltfleetby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi Chris and welcome. As said, we've just literally had our star party at Anderby which is not too far. I am very envious of your dark skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 hi chris i too have 200mm scope same as yours, and am 50 something so we have some in common. onlybeen doing astro bout 12 weeks now. Welcome to EMS Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi Chris and welcome. As Ron says, you would be most welcome to join us at our monthly meetings at Gibraltar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi Chris and a warm welcome to EMS You've got a great start with the 200mm at f-5 - any questions just fire up a post in the help secions and somone will be along with an answer soon. Meantime enjoy our forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi Chris, welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Eyup Chris, Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hello from sutton on sea chris, why don't you pop down to our next elac meeting at gib point ? Where abouts near Mabo are you ? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Welcome to EMS Chris. Ask as many questions as you want, it's not a problem. Hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrishewett Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I would like to turn up at Gib sometime ( I used to have a small yacht there) but can't drive for a few more months ( don't ask) so have to rely on my son for lifts. I am at Maltby le marsh, nice and dark in my back garden! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hi and welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest telesto Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hi Chris, and a warm welcome from me to Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DN18 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hello, and welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hi Chris, Warm welcome to EMS, we'll be looking out for your posts in the help section!. Cheers Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I would like to turn up at Gib sometime ( I used to have a small yacht there) but can't drive for a few more months ( don't ask) so have to rely on my son for lifts. I am at Maltby le marsh, nice and dark in my back garden! Chris Have u got a big back garden ? Maybe we have a new site for ems2 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hello there. Welcome to EMS from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Welcome to EMS Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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