Guest Mark Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hi there, thought I'd pop in and say hello as I've been looking for a new hobby/intersest for a while now - something to keep me away from Eastenders, Celebrity Big Brother and the one where they eat the testicles in the jungle. Always loved the outdoors (camping and walking), photography (Nikon D7000) and computers. Perhaps all this coupled with a love of science and the cosmos in particular might lead to some astro photography (of sorts) in the future. I'm reading up on things before I commit to buying my first scope. Going to buy some binoculars in a little while and hope for some clear skies. I probably won't be too far away as I have a lot of information to gather and it seems like folks round here might have the answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Welcome to EMS Ask all the questions you like. Pop them in the beginners section and the more experienced members will always give great advice. You sound like you're on the right track already, bins to learn the night sky and then scope once you've given it some thought. Good to have you on board Edited January 3, 2013 by catman161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hi Mark and a warm welcome to EMS As Felix mentions - if you have any questions we can help you with just pop up a thread in the relevant section and someone will be along with an answer soon. We also have two dark sites at Belper and Wymeswold where we frequently meet for observing, imaging, and learning from each other. You'd be welcome to attend a meet and get a flavour of the group (which I think you'll find friendly and welcoming) no scope needed. Meantime enjoy the forum and hope to meet you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hi Mark and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hi mark and a warm welcome to EMS Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 welcome aboard Mark, as mentioned above, pop alomg to a few meets and try peoples scopes out before you make up your mind which to buy, can save alot of time and money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi Mark, Welcome to EMS! This is the place to learn about scopes and skies, there's a lot of experience here. Enjoy your time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Echo all the above advice, try before you buy really helps and don't be afraid to ask for a look, I have never known any EMS member say no! Welcome to EMS, hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Welcome to EMS Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hello and a warm welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi & welcome to EMS Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi Mark and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi Mark, a warm welcome to EMS. Another invaluable aid is a decent star atlas, this is one I use and can recommend. http://www.365astronomy.com/pocket-sky-atlas-by-roger-w-sinnott-p-2669.html?zenid=d8c97c538090454f65e3a0cc4e601ca0 Have a shop round, but get the spiral bound one. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi Mark. Welcome to EMS, enjoy the forums. Everyone here is always friendly and helpful. Good luck trying to choose a first scope, there are so many to chose from. An just wait for aperture fever to set in. Lolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome; now I just want the clouds to dissapear so I can stand out and feel the cold. See you in the beginners section where you can hopefully answer some of my initial questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hello from the east coast mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi welcome to the EMS Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi Mark, welcome to EMS. It sounds like you've chosen your new hobby well, we also like the outdoors and camping, so it also fits in with us perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harper. Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome Mark, you've come to the right place, this is a great club with some very knowledgeable and helpful people. Maybe I'll see you on the battlefield some time, (us vs the clouds). Your spot on in what you've said, probably my favourite intro yet. I spend weeks sometimes months reading up on and reviewing stuff before I commit, in this business it can be expensive not to, I recently bought a HEQ5 ( computerised telescope mount) I set it up last night and I feel like a cave man with an iPhone.... An hour and a half looking at it and adjusting every thing that I can push, turn, lift and adjust and I haven't turned it on yet.... Lol. Welcome. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Welcome to EMS, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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