Guest fondofchips Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi and hello to you all on East Midlands Stargazers. Finally got round to introducing myself after joining EMS in June. My name is Harry and I’ve now had my telescope for around 10 months. I live in Swadlincote and do most of my stargazing from my back garden. Have been preparing a base for a roll on/roll off observatory shed all summer, the shed is now under construction, 12 x 8 with 8 x 8 observing space and 8 x 4 warm room. I’m looking forward to using it as it will not only give me some shelter but will greatly reduce setup time, for those nights when clear sky spells are very short. My wife, Margaret is also very keen on Astronomy. Hope to see some of you at Belper on Saturday. Cheers & clear skies to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi Harry a warm welcome to the EMS Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi Harry, welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi Harry and welcome to EMS from me Hope you enjoy the meeting at Belper and do feel free to bring a bit of kit if you want to do some observing. However it's not compulsory as there will be plenty of scopes to look through (weather permitting). I'm otherwise engaged that night but hope to meet you soon at another meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hello from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi Harry warm welcome to EMS. If you are coming to Belper tomorrow, just double up on every bit of warm clothing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Welcome. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi and welcome to EMS, I look forward to meeting you tomorrow. Hope you have been enjoying the forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi and Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi harry and welcome to the forum, just completed my observatory this summer and It's great to use and keep the cold off alittle, Look forward to meeting you on Saturday at belper. If you need any help or advice with the build just give me a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi Harry, welcome to EMS. Me and Wayne are just down the road from you. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Welcome to EMS Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fondofchips Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hope to see some of you tomorrow, will keep an eye on the weather, not looking good, BBC showing chance of a clear spell at 4pm Saturday and 2.00am - 3.00 am on Sunday. Best to bring me scope its a long way back to Swadlincote to pick it up if it clears! As for warm clothing I've ridden motorcycles to work through the winter, still got some of the kit left, layers, layers & more layers and still get cold. Red Dwalf - only thing I'm pondering about to do with the obsy is the difference between refractors & reflectors as to how high they need to be on a pier. I use my EQ5 tripod at full height with my refractor (I'm 6ft 2") but I suspect that reflectors need to be monted lower, any information would be most welcome. Thanks for the warm welcome. Cheers, Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I had the same problem when setting my pier up, there's a lot to think about, your more than welcome to pop round and have a look at my set up or check out robs obsy build in the members equipment section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Welcome Harry, look forward to seeing you tomorrow. (don't forget to bring a mug n a quid for brews ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi Harry, a warm welcome to EMS. Look forward to meeting your better half and yourself at Belper. If you get stuck ring me on 07970 500302, not a personal number. I'll say hi there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hi Harry welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foundaplanet Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome along Harry-see you at the meet tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to ems Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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