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ChrisRS
19-09-2009, 04:45 PM
Just a note to say Hi, and what a fantastic site this is. I'm getting back into astonomy after a 10 years or so break, and I've found the information available here so useful and interesting. I'm waiting now on the delivery of my new scope (Nexstar 8SE) to replace the old 6" Dob and I can't wait for first light :D
I'll be in touch
ChrisRS
renormalised
19-09-2009, 04:48 PM
Hi Chris, welcome to IIS:welcome:
DavidU
19-09-2009, 04:57 PM
Welcome Chris, I too am back into it after 10+ years away from it.
Enjoy your stay.
WadeH
19-09-2009, 05:13 PM
A big welcome to IIS Chris. :welcome: Looks like a very nice unit you have comming. Enjoy!!
Inmykombi
19-09-2009, 05:40 PM
Good on ya Chris.
Let us know how the new 8 incher goes.

Cheers.
starlooker
19-09-2009, 05:46 PM
Welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:
Kevnool
19-09-2009, 07:39 PM
Hi Chris welcome on board.
Enjoy your stay.
Put up some posts and have a laugh and gain some knowledge.
Cheers Kev.
Lumen Miner
19-09-2009, 07:55 PM
Damn I'm 6th!!!!! :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :help: The buttons stuck!!!..... :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: Mike!!!??? :welcome::welcome::welcome:


:rofl:

G'day!! Nice to meet you!
stephenb
19-09-2009, 07:59 PM
Welcome back to the hobby, Chris. I also took a break for a few years before returning. You'll love your 8SE. Look forward to hearing all about it in the forums!

hoo roo,

Stephen
garyp
19-09-2009, 08:16 PM
Hi Chris and :welcome: to IIS.

See you around in the Forums

Cheers

Gary:)
shane.mcneil
19-09-2009, 09:35 PM
Welcome Chris. I've read good things about that Scope. Would love to hear what you think.

Shane
Nightskystargaz
20-09-2009, 02:06 AM
Chris,

Welcome Chris, to the IIS, from the U.S. Side.

:thanx:,

Tom
ChrisRS
20-09-2009, 06:30 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome guys

I'm champing at the bit to get the new scope. I took advantage of a very good Xmas special sale - $$'s good :) but I don't get my hands on it until the end of October :(
From some of the threads on IIS and Cloudy Nights I have some trepidation about potential alignment / backlash adjustment problems, but I know where to ask for help :thumbsup:. I'll post my findings in due course.
My 20 year old (self assembled kit) Dob is in need of repair and out of action.
In the meantime my 11x80 Fielder bino's are working overtime.
Matt Wastell
20-09-2009, 07:00 AM
Hi Chris

Welcome back! Let us know how your new scope performs - congratulations.
Jen
20-09-2009, 12:03 PM
:gday:

:hi::hi::hi:
:welcome: Chris welcome back to astronomy again and good luck with your new toy when it arrives :thumbsup:
kustard
20-09-2009, 04:09 PM
Heya.

Long time lurker, first (well maybe post #3) time poster.

I too have been out of the astro loop for about 10 years, but I recently got a nice CPC925 and had it out last night with some great astro company.

It's so nice to be back in the fold :D
dpastern
20-09-2009, 04:39 PM
Welcome Chris, have fun with that scope!

Dave
garyp
20-09-2009, 06:58 PM
Welcome along too Simon. Enjoy your stay here.

Cheers

Gary:)
stephenb
20-09-2009, 09:10 PM
Welcome aboard, Simon :gday:
spearo
20-09-2009, 09:36 PM
Welcome aboard Chris
frank
Ric
21-09-2009, 02:15 PM
Hi Chris and welcome, you've certainly come to the right place to get yourself back into the groove again.

It will soon be like you have never been away from astronomy.

Cheers