Why are you a member of this forum? - Page 3

csb (Craig) · #41 16-03-2016, 10:27 AM

I joined for advice and stayed.

Membership is also FREE!

A great community.

bojan · #42 16-03-2016, 10:33 AM

It's been a long time since I registered...
I was into astronomy since I know of myself.. seriously (?) started when was 14, I always enjoyed the company of like-minded people.
And now.. it is one of the things that keep my mind occupied.

All in all, it is a good place to learn and to help others..

RickS (Rick) · #43 16-03-2016, 11:28 AM

I joined in 2010 when I first developed an interest in imaging (after doing some visual astronomy in the distant past.) The IceTrade Classifieds have been the source of most of my scopes and cameras.

By Internet forum standards, IIS is a pretty friendly place and there are some great imagers here. I have learned a lot and received helpful feedback on many of my images. In return, I try to offer help and advice on topics where I feel knowledgeable. I'm even starting to learn which debates aren't worth having for the 15th time, even if I can prove mathematically that I'm correct

I'm also a club member (AAQ) and find that complementary. I'm happy to socialize with other astronomers at a dark site but only once my rig is up and running smoothly

Cheers,
Rick.

Ric · #44 16-03-2016, 01:08 PM

Joined back in 2006, IIS has to be one of the best forums around.

Lots of friendly people and a great wealth of knowledge to be shared.

I wouldn't be a far advanced as I am without this forum.

MichaelSW (Michael) · #45 17-03-2016, 02:20 PM

To Look and Learn, and contribute when I can.

Octane (Humayun) · #46 17-03-2016, 02:33 PM

I don't check in as often as I used to, or share my landscape- and astro-photography.

All my gear is sitting in the garage waiting for me to get the motivation to build an observatory. I still have hundreds of hours of images to process, but, I just can't be bothered.

I've been bitten by the 4WD bug and am devoting money and time to that instead.

Hoping everyone is well.

H

astroboof (Steve McN) · #47 19-03-2016, 11:57 PM

Pretty much just to buy or sell. IIS has a decade long reputation as a newbies paradise, and a nasty edge.

alpal · #48 20-03-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Octane

I don't check in as often as I used to, or share my landscape- and astro-photography.

All my gear is sitting in the garage waiting for me to get the motivation to build an observatory. I still have hundreds of hours of images to process, but, I just can't be bothered.

I've been bitten by the 4WD bug and am devoting money and time to that instead.

Hoping everyone is well.

H

I can understand you.
I find that holding down a full time job & then trying to stay up all night
taking images is too much for me.
Even on the weekends I enjoy some peace & quiet & a good rest.
The weather is also too cloudy in Melbourne.
I too would like an observatory one day where I would just have to
switch it on & start imaging -
that would make it so much easier.

I think my best images will happen when I retire one day & have the time to put in to them.
Meanwhile - I enjoy Ice in Space to see what others are doing.

cheers
Allan

casstony · #49 20-03-2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by astroboof

Pretty much just to buy or sell. IIS has a decade long reputation as a newbies paradise, and a nasty edge.

There's no profit in putting down others when you don't need to Steve - perhaps try looking for the better side of people. One of the goals of the astro-community is to introduce new people to the starry sky (ie. newbies are good).

xelasnave · #50 20-03-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by astroboof

Pretty much just to buy or sell. IIS has a decade long reputation as a newbies paradise, and a nasty edge.

If indeed this decade long reputation, that IIS is a newbies paradise, has foundation in fact I would think that is indeed a good thing.

The nasty edge thing is something you can no doubt add to with your own arrogant input.

Sorry but your post got up my nose.

Atmos (Colin) · #51 20-03-2016, 01:15 PM

Looking back at where I was only 6 months ago, I would still consider myself a newbie. Having only really started getting into astrophotography some 9 months ago during one of Melbouries cloudiest years ever (I think it was/ consider it to be anyway), I still have many years before I lose my "newbie" status

astroron (Ron) · #52 20-03-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xelasnave

If indeed this decade long reputation, that IIS is a newbies paradise, has foundation in fact I would think that is indeed a good thing.

The nasty edge thing is something you can no doubt add to with your own arrogant input.

Sorry but your post got up my nose.

astro_nutt · #53 20-03-2016, 04:17 PM

I started as a novice years ago and have learned/done more than I ever dreamed. Listening to others experiences, trials, troubles and victories is one reason I joined up. The other is the Equipment reviews and Projects and Articles. As new technologies become available and those who acquire them, use them, then write about them benefits us all. This makes it a joy to learn from others.

Nikolas (Nik) · #54 20-03-2016, 05:10 PM

Everything everyone else said

Hagar (Doug) · #55 20-03-2016, 08:38 PM

I sometimes wonder although I still drop in every now and then and still keep an interest. It is the people who make a forum, some good, some not so good and some just selohesra. if you don't understand just ask Wren.

astronobob (Bob) · #56 20-03-2016, 10:50 PM

Plus there is some interesting personality traits, which is quite, , entertaining :-))

AEAJR (Ed) · #57 21-03-2016, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

I don't check in as often as I used to, or share my landscape- and astro-photography.

All my gear is sitting in the garage waiting for me to get the motivation to build an observatory. I still have hundreds of hours of images to process, but, I just can't be bothered.

I've been bitten by the 4WD bug and am devoting money and time to that instead.

Hoping everyone is well.

H

Your comment about a new interest is something I can relate to. My other hobby is RC gliders. That has been my main focus for years. Once bitten by this hobby I began to split my time between them.

I still enjoy the flying but spend less time on those forums. I am on a much more active learning curve on this hobby now.

Besides, my wife doesn't want to hear about Mars and the Andromeda Galaxy or the new eyepiece I bought. So I chat about these things with you guys and gals.

xelasnave · #58 21-03-2016, 12:24 AM

We understand just don't tell anyone what we do here.

Sconesbie (Scott) · #59 21-03-2016, 10:49 AM

I log in to read all the Newbie comments and questions and learn from what others are asking.

If it wasn't for this forum, I wouldn't have bought my 10" dob and probably wouldn't be enjoying the sky as much as I am now.

I keep an eye on the bargains on the "for sale" link.

I also like reading all the comments in general and sometimes get a laugh.

AussieTrooper (Ben) · #60 21-03-2016, 05:07 PM

So I don't miss upcoming events.