Guest Meteoriot Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi all. Just signed up but unfortunately have to nip out so just a quick intro. Just finally got myself a good scope and looking forward to getting to grips with it and doing a bit of webcam photography with my spc900. I am looking to find a good local area to drive out to with the scope on a regular basic (weather permitting) in order to get away from the light pollution. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi Richard welcome to EMS. If you don't mind me asking, what scope have you got? With regards to dark sites, we have 2, one up at Belper and the other is at Wymswold, both are free for the first visit, just for you to try, then if you like them it is only £20 a year dark site membership, which is a bargain. Anyways, hope you enjoy the forum, any questions just fire away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Welcome to EMS Richard. It is nice to get the scope away from the Mansfield lights. I haven't been to Wymeswold yet, but I've seen some great skies at Belper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi Richard and a warm welcome to EMS. We try and have meets for observing and imaging as frequently as the weather allows, and as Daren says, you'd be most welcome to join us for a session, get a feel for the group, and see if you'd like to become a "dark site" member. Keep your eye on the Info and Announcements section for "EMS Meets" - especially at the weekends. Sessions can be initiated and/or cancelled at short notice depending on weather. Meantime enjoy the forum, if you have any questions feel free to start a thread in the Beginners Section and someone will be along with help soon. Look forward to meeting you at a session soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Welcome to Ems Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi Richard, Welcome to EMS! Nice setup you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meteoriot Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi all thanks for the replies. Firstly I have a newly aquired celestron nexstar 8 se. I have only used it twice so far dues to the weather but looking forward to using it properly. The Belper site is closer for me. Sounds ideal. I would certainly like to come along. So how does it work please? Is it just meetings or is the site free to use for members? Looks like your just a few streets away from me Pete lol. Im near the new Sainsburies. Nice to know there is a local group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yes, welcome to the local group as well Richard . When there is another meet at Belper, you could follow me down there. It is mostly for observing sessions, but sometimes there are meetings inside the clubhouse. If you have a read at the the post entitled "Belper Friday 4th Jan 2013" you will see that it is currently a bit waterlogged, so we didn't go... http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/3411-belper-friday-4th-jan-2013/page-2#entry38066 I'm sure it will soon be usable again though. On a good night the sky can be wonderful at Belper. Come and have a look for free, and then if you like it, pay £20 per year to use it. It is the best £20 I've ever spent! You will really need to wrap up warm because it is a bit exposed out in the middle of nowhere. You will probably see an extra couple of magnitudes to what you are used to in Mansfield. Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hello, welcome to EMS. That's a nice first scope you've got. Enjoy the forums and dark sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hello Richard I hope you enjoy your stay at EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi Richard and welcome to ems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi Richard, welcome to EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meteoriot Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thank you for all the welcomes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meteoriot Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hello, welcome to EMS. That's a nice first scope you've got. Enjoy the forums and dark sites. Why thank you lol Its actually my second scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meteoriot Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yes, welcome to the local group as well Richard . When there is another meet at Belper, you could follow me down there. It is mostly for observing sessions, but sometimes there are meetings inside the clubhouse. If you have a read at the the post entitled "Belper Friday 4th Jan 2013" you will see that it is currently a bit waterlogged, so we didn't go... http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/3411-belper-friday-4th-jan-2013/page-2#entry38066 I'm sure it will soon be usable again though. On a good night the sky can be wonderful at Belper. Come and have a look for free, and then if you like it, pay £20 per year to use it. It is the best £20 I've ever spent! You will really need to wrap up warm because it is a bit exposed out in the middle of nowhere. You will probably see an extra couple of magnitudes to what you are used to in Mansfield. Cheers, Pete. Sounds great thank you for the offer. I am sure it will be really helpful. Ill keep an eye on the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 You're welcome Richard. I'd offer you a lift, but with all my tackle in the car, you'd be hanging on to the roof . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi And welcome to EMS, another mansfieldite. If you do not have planetarium software try here : http://www.stellarium.org/ not only is it a great piece of software it is also free, and has lots of functionality including being able to control the goto on your scope. If you have not invested in a star atlas have a go at 'sky & telescope pocket star atlas'. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Richard, a warm welcome to EMS. When we get good sky at Belper, it can be difficult to leave, the Sun has put an end to some sessions, but they were fantastic. Congrats on the scope, and I look froward to meeting you soon. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meteoriot Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 You're welcome Richard. I'd offer you a lift, but with all my tackle in the car, you'd be hanging on to the roof . Haha thinking about it, I will be picking up my brother in South Normanton on the way. I wouldn't want to put you out of your way. Is there a Sat Nav post code please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meteoriot Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi And welcome to EMS, another mansfieldite. If you do not have planetarium software try here : http://www.stellarium.org/ not only is it a great piece of software it is also free, and has lots of functionality including being able to control the goto on your scope. If you have not invested in a star atlas have a go at 'sky & telescope pocket star atlas'. Cheers Thank you. Yes I have stellararium on the PC and a few APPS on the mobile. Controlling the scope from the laptop sounds intriguing though?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meteoriot Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Richard, a warm welcome to EMS. When we get good sky at Belper, it can be difficult to leave, the Sun has put an end to some sessions, but they were fantastic. Congrats on the scope, and I look froward to meeting you soon. Enjoy the forum. Looking forward to it. I haven't seen a proper dark sky for years! It would be nice to have a late/early night in order to get a glimpse of Saturn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsR Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hey Richard nice to see you here x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harper. Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome Richard, 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). Lol. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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