Guest kevinpayne1 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Dear All I just wanted to say a quick hello - I registered on SGL a month or so ago. Apologies for those of you that might of read the below post there - but it was much easier than writing something different! After years of reading on the subject, I've recently got my first telescope, a Skywatcher Skymax 127 Synscan. I'm really pleased with it and have really enjoyed seeing Jupiter, the moon as well as the Crab Nebula, Andromeda and the Plaedies. Up to now, I have just been observing from the back garden which is quite light polluted (although the SE section of sky is actually comparatively dark - so I can see a lot more there). I've just about got the hang of using the scope now and have really enjoyed getting to know it. I know that there's a lot more that it will do and show me with more practice. I would really like to hear if anyone knows of any particularly good sites in the area as well as if there are any meet ups that happen. I am going to go along to the Nottingham Astronomical Society as soon as I am able and would be interested to hear if anyone would recommend it as a group. Have found out a wealth of info, just by browsing this site and SGL. I did not realise that there were so many people in this part of the world that shared this interest! Cheers Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Welcome from Derby, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Kev and welcome to EMS We have an observing group (the "Dark Site" group) here on EMS. We pay for the use of two dark sites one at Sawley and the other at Belper (which also has a clubhouse for talks and presentations). We allways get a very good turnout these days with around ten or a dozen at least, when the weather allows us to meet up. The meetings are allways very enjoyable and we share the views through each others scopes and help out newbies with alignment, object finding, and technical issues. It's a fun and friendly group and you'd be welcome to attend your first meeting for free to see how you feel about becoming a fully paid up member. Subs are currently £20 per year for free use of both sites any night all year. Keep an eye on the Announcements section (especially at the weekend) for the next meeting. Hope we get to see you there soon. Enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Kim has said it all Kevin so all I can say at this moment is welcome to EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hello Kevin, welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Kevin, a warm welcome to EMS. Enjoy your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Kevin, welcome to EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Welcome and have fun Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi kevin, Warm welcome to EMS. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Kevin from Sutton-in-Ashfield, Welcome to the forum, I've got the same scope as you (since xmas) and can't fault it so far All the best, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Kevin and welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Welcome to EMS Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hello from lincolnshire, and welcome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi Kevin, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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