Al.Grant Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Greetings all, Just joined following a recommendation on SGL. I live in Whitwick and work In Loughborough. Like the idea of getting to some local events and tapping into some local knowledge on good locations. Current equipment: Skymax 127 AZ GoTo Modified Philips SPC900 webcam Binoculars - Celestron Skymaster 15x70 Have been interested in science/astronomy etc for a long time but only had my scope for about 18 months, so at the stage where enthusiasm exceeds experience and aspirations exceed budget! Planning on a scope upgrade in the next few weeks, but will be visiting the International Astronomy Show on 17/18 May (I'll be going on the 17th), so holding off on any decision until then. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hi Al. I've got the same scope and mount, but just got a new equatorial mount, and now looking at scopes too, and like you I'm holding off until the Astronomy Show in a few weeks, though I've been in touch with First Light Optics and they have my current favourite scope in stock and could get it out in a day or two if I needed. Welcome here, it's really good and friendly. It's also nice ot be able to put people to online profile, and learn that there are lots of people who actually live pretty close (nearly at the back of my house in one case!). We've got a dark site we use in Wymeswold which is not too far from Loughborough, and another in Belper. Someone will be able to give you the ins and outs of that I'm sure. Do you have any of your images I could see, I want to compare. I use a modified Quickcam Pro 4000 at present, but again I'm thinking about something else, but waiting for the IAS. Good to cyberly meet you. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hi welcome along. Hope see you at a meet soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hi Welcome to EMS Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Welcome where enthusiasm exceeds experience and aspirations exceed budget! so true, so true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Yo! (im so 1990s) Welcome to EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Welcome along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Welcome to EMS Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Welcome to EMS, hope you decide on a nice upgrade try not to spend too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Welcome to EMS, hope you have great stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest devil74 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hi Al...welcome to EMS. Hope you enjoy the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Doctor Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hi Al and welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hello and welcome to EMS. Hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Welmome to ems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hi all, Thanks for the welcome .... obviously a very active and friendly bunch here at EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hi Al and a warm welcome to EMS. Hope we see you at a session soon - meantime enjoy the forum and feel free to post any questions you have in the beginners section! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hi Al welcome to the EMS Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hi Al, welcome. I'm in Loughborough area. Wymeswold site is great. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wisewoman Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Hello, Theres a few of us in Loughborough Welcome to the forum Melissa Edited May 5, 2013 by wisewoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi Alastair, a warm welcome to the forum. The 127 SkyMax is a belting lunar and Planetary scope, but is a bit limited to the brighter DSO's due to it's longer focal length. Please feel free to ask about which scope you may be planning to buy, some are excellent value, some are good value for the money, and others should only be used as patio planters. I feel deep pocket syndrome may be in early onset! Have a great day at the exhibition. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks again for the welcome messages - been away for a few days so couldn't respond sooner. Will be trying to pop over to the Wymeswold site at some point in the near future to say 'hi'. Still struggling with 'scope upgrade' syndrome, may be cured by a visit to the Int Astronomy Show on the 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hello and a warm welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harper. Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Welcome to EMS Alastair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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