Guest AstroOlly Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi, I am an amateur Astronomer with a keen interest in Astrophotography, i have been imaging for a while but because of the long learning curve i am only just starting to get decent results. I live on the border of Leicestershire in a small rural village called Sheepy Magna around 24 miles from Leicester city centre. I have been using other forums for a while and just seen this one on Stargazers Lounge, and thought i would join as it is my most local to me. I created a website to show my images and to share other useful info and ideas for DIY equipment. http://www.ollyspages.co.uk All comments welcome. Meade 8" LX90 SCTSkywatcher ST80 (piggybacked)Canon 1000d DSLR (Modded)Meade DSI (Guide camera)Philips Toucam Pro Webcam Astronomik UV &IR block filterMeade .63 Focal ReducerAstronomik EOS LP clip filterHomebuilt pierHomemade wedge Regards Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Welcome to EMS, Stewart. Nice website, love star trail pic with the brilliant star colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hello and welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi Olly and a warm welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hello and welcome to EMS.. You will find we are all a real friendly bunch with a couple of darksites that we meet at (weather allowing). Keep an eye on the announcments section as meets get arranged and canceled at the last minute due to the weather. Hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Welcome to EMS Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi Stewart, a warm welcome to EMS. I love the star trails and M27, very nice. You would be very welcome to join us down a dark site, when we get a clear night that is! If you are interested and have any spare holiday, have a look at our own star party, at Anderby Creek, on the East Coast. The skies there are pitch black, and we had a great time last year. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi, Thanks all for the very warm welcome, hope to meet up with some of you soon. Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Why is it some are calling our newcomer Stewart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Cos his name is Stewart Oliver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Why is it some are calling our newcomer Stewart? Yes it is Stewart Oliver but friends call me Olly, so Olly it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I see, thanks for elucidating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi Olly and welcome to EMS! I made your link clickable in your first post, so it's easier for folks to visit. I like your images, particularly of M42... it's my favourite DSO. There's loads of imaging talent here so hopefully you can hone those skills. Enjoy the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi Olly and welcome to EMS! I made your link clickable in your first post, so it's easier for folks to visit. I like your images, particularly of M42... it's my favourite DSO. There's loads of imaging talent here so hopefully you can hone those skills. Enjoy the forums. Thanks for that, was trying to do it myself, and thanks for the welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi Olly. Welcome to EMS. Some nice kit you've got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi olly Welcome to ems Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks again all for the warm welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wraith01mg Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm new myself olly. Imaging is an area I want to go to as soon as I figure out how all my kit works first hehe. So welcome. Everyone seems very nice here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hi Chris, Thanks for the welcome and yes everyone here does seem very friendly, you are not that far from me in Melton Mowbray probably the closest of all i have seen on here up to now. I love the imaging side of astronomy, have been dabbling for a while now, and am starting to get some good images, but this hobby can be so expensive, i just think i have all i need and then another load of £££££ on something else, my wife don't know the half of what i have spent over the past couple of years, luckily she's very often out when the postman or courier arrives so is just a case of hiding the boxes and jiffy bags...LOL Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 nice website olly welcome from me Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrocookie Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi Olly. I've just joined the forum tonight. It's nice to find a forum with 'local people' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Olly. I've just joined the forum tonight. It's nice to find a forum with 'local people' Hi, and welcome Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 welcome to the forum Olly, just visited your website and made a comment on your m42 image, looks great to me, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 welcome to the forum Olly, just visited your website and made a comment on your m42 image, looks great to me, Thanks very much, i appreciate it, not had many comments on there. Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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