We I thought I had better sign up and say g'day......
My name is John, and I live in the south west of Sydney and also In Bathurst NSW and we also have a property in Far western NSW.
I have found Astronomy again after many years of being away from it (about 25 or So).
I believe most of the stars are still where I left em !!
Last time round , I was a high School student very much into Astronomy and spent most nights looking into my kit built 10" newt , that I got from Astro Opt Sup all those years ago.......Had a 3" Refractor as well.
Well this time round, I have a small goto Meade, William's Optics Megrez 80 Doublet and a pair of Andrews 25x100 Binos...........and still have the old Reflector and the refractor somewhere!!!
I am looking out for a Schmitt etc in the 12" + range, so hopfully one will come along soon
I am right into photography and have a truckload of nikon gear that I have collected over the years and have tried to keep up with there latest DLSR range, but boy they are coming out fast now $$$
Anyway, I hope to get into Astrophotography this time round.
I think I got a bit sick of Astronomy last time as being one of only 2 that were at all interested in the whole district it all became a bit boring.
But this time round , I have found this great forum to have a bit of fellowship with.....half the fun I recon........so here goes
Cheers
John