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Jay-qu
10-02-2009, 10:50 PM
I have been lurking around the site for a few weeks, reading, learning, now I have signed up. I couldnt find a specific spot for introductions, so I am posting here :)

My name is Jay, I have just completed a Bachelor of science majoring in astrophysics (and start honours in physics in a few weeks). I have been interested in astro since as long as I can remember. I have only owned one telescope before, which was sadly a department store refractor my parents gave me when I was a kid.. They didnt know any better, but that sort of killed my interest in backyard observing.

Anyway, now I have an 8 inch Saxon dob coming (surprise surprise, they seem to be a great starting scope, in price size and capability) - it has been upgraded to have a crayford focusor and I paid a bit extra to get some good william optics EP (a 7mm UWAN and 25,44mm SWAN).

Im looking forward to some nice dark skies and sleepless nights over the next few weeks :)

I live in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne - just far enough out that it is dark at my house and a half hour drive will get me to plenty of great observing spots. Hopefully I can come along to some observing nights!

Cheers, Jay
GTB_an_Owl
10-02-2009, 10:53 PM
welcome Jay

you will have a great time with us i hope

geoff
Ric
10-02-2009, 11:17 PM
Hi Jay and welcome to IIS and with a degree in Astrophysics I dare say that you will be helping us out with a lot of questions.

I hope you enjoy you time here at IIS.
astroron
10-02-2009, 11:19 PM
:welcome:Jay, there are quite a few iceinspacers in Melbourne and surrounds to hook up with once the bushfires and smoke have cleared away:thumbsup:
pgc hunter
10-02-2009, 11:26 PM
Welcome Jay! I'm also in the SE suburbs of Melbourne ;)

No bushfire smoke here, just cloud, but later in the week the smoke is forecast to drift over us..
Jay-qu
10-02-2009, 11:31 PM
Thanks for the welcomes guys, Im looking forward to the next new moon with Saturn and comet lulin making a close pass.. :)

I am happy to answer any questions, I have been doing just this as a staff member at Hypography science forums for about 3 years now.
astroron
10-02-2009, 11:37 PM
Jay where did you, are doing your courses?
Jay-qu
10-02-2009, 11:41 PM
Both at Monash University, Clayton campus.
astroron
11-02-2009, 01:01 AM
Thanks, a friend did his at Swinburne, I thought might know him.
Phil
11-02-2009, 05:56 AM
welcome Jay good to see you hear. Its a great site with lots to learn.
Phil
iceman
11-02-2009, 06:15 AM
Hi Jay, :welcome: to IceInSpace.

I look forward to your contributions.
jjjnettie
11-02-2009, 09:41 AM
Welcome Jay.
Glad to have you on board.
Terry B
11-02-2009, 10:55 AM
Welcome Jay
spearo
11-02-2009, 11:35 AM
welcome aboard Jay,
look forward to your posts
cheers
frank
acropolite
11-02-2009, 01:12 PM
:welcome: to IIS Jay, I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here. :D
TrevorW
11-02-2009, 01:19 PM
:einstein::astron::atom::welcome:
Jen
11-02-2009, 04:34 PM
:hi::hi::hi::hi::hi::hi:
:welcome::welcome:

G'day Jay looking forward to seeing you around the threads in here cheers :thumbsup:

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