New Start

[skytry]

Hi All,
having just joined the group and hoping I am in the right area for my first entry, here is a little about me,

living in country Vic and enjoying dark skies, with the viewing good, if no clouds,

my scopes are a Skywatcher 12in Black Diamond collapsable Dob,
Meade 2120LX5, 10in with acc's,
skywatcher 102mm refractor with micro focuser, this scope is for travel till something better is purchased,

I am hoping too learn, with a bit of trading also

a short intro,

thank you,
Peter.

[silv]

welcome to the crowd, Peter :welcome:


you have a big collection, already.
Says I - who only began the journey 2 months ago.
when did you begin with astronomy?

my 2nd hand 8" EQ5 setup doesn't work so well which makes my learning curve steep :thumbsup:
and the IIS folks here are so helpful and friendly - it's fun asking for advice!

enjoy the ride. :)

[Larryp]

Welcome Peter!

[gary]

Welcome Peter!

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Mt Kuring-Gai NSW

[Matt Wastell]

Hi Peter and welcome.
You have a great arsenal of scopes - you have come to a good place to play!

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Hi Pete!
Looks like a nice bunch of scopes for every occasion.
Hope your skies are clearer than mine!
Pete.

[skytry]

hi Peter / Matt / Gary / Laurie / Silv,
thank you for your kind words,
and I look forward to entering & contributing to the IIS group,
my SILaw has helped me in my selection as he has been a keen amateur astronomer for many years, which does help as I have been able to purchase the equipment needed, and still gathering equipment.
as I am still finding my feet in the different areas, I am sure I shall enjoy,
Matt, your lookup - lookgood, photography does interest me, as I have just purchased a Canon1000D to experiment with,
Silv, starting playing with scopes approx 2yrs ago, started with a Meade 2090 90mm Mak, still got, not for much longer though, a good first entry scope, as before, with a little bit of help have gathered these scopes.

thank you again,
Peter.

[Ric]

Hi Peter and welcome to IIS

Also welcome to the world of amateur astronomy, a most fascinating hobby.

Cheers

[Liz]

Welcome Peter :hi:

As others have said, great collection of scopes already!! Wonderful.

Hiopefully there is a local club in your area that you can head to for a night under the stars with others. Great way to learn ... in the field. Enjoy. :)

[skytry]

hi Liz / Ric,
thank you for your kind greeting,
no Astronomy club operating in my area, my SILaw & I get together and discover,
regards,
Peter.