Hi everyone
Just a little introduction about myself. I have been attracted to astronomy since I was a kid. Last Christmas my wife decided I needed a hobby as I was spending too much time involved with work. She created a monster. I have a 150mm short tube newtonian on an equatorial mount. A very modest setup. I am currently grinding a 250mm mirror (I am up to the 500 grit about half way there), which I will turn into a telescope within the next three months. I want to get a good view of Mars. I'm learning with this mirror .I intend to make a larger scope as soon as I finish this one. I also have a philips ToU webcam and I took my first pictures on the weekend, after making my own adaptor. My images were pretty lousy so I will be asking for help as soon as I can work out how to send attachments (Pictures). I'm not very computer savy. I'm also not very good at collimating a telescope but I keep on trying. You guys have a good set up here it feels cosy and welcoming.
Regards Cristian
