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Thanks for the welcome.
Found the link in Sky&Space and had to check you out. (YES, people do read it ,incl. the ads.Have to get full value for the money.)
Spent the last couple of days touring the site and its great to see an aussie astronomy site thats independent from a commercial site.This allows for more honest and open discussions on equipment selections and purchases, especially when someone new is wondering what to buy.An uninformed purchase could mean missing out on the joy of a great lifelong hobby/pasttime.
I have 4 kids at home aged 3-10 and if every ooh aah or wow was worth 50cents(let alone my enjoyment) then my equipment has cost me nothing.Being able to post threads about the specials available on equipment can only be a benefit to everyone,except for the blatant ripoffs,which we could all do without.The best example of this (benefits) seems to be the GSO fever that has hit.A 12" dob for under a grand?.And decent optics? Ive noticed a few newbies being pointed this way,big aperture on an easy to use mount,TOP advice.Add a Telrad and a 6 year old under instruction can tour the skies.
This leads me to a question.Hows the review on the GSO coming along? As ive stated I have too many eyes on the sky for 1 telescope to handle and another large dob would be handy.Have seen them advertised but passed them over as I thought they would be of inferior quality after seeing the price.This could be the opening for us to buy that second scope without blowing the budget or taking a step backwards in aperture.Seems those with them here are happy with theirs after a few small mods ,but I would like to see a full review (with pros & cons) before I make a decision.(Im about 90% there just need to be pushed over the edge).
OK thats about it .Im not much of a poster but Ill be back here often checking out whats happening and keeping in touch.
KEEP YOUR EYES TO THE SKIES.
One last thing, if anyone hasnt centre spotted their mirror, do it now or youll only have to do it later.Seeya.
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