May I introduce myself...

Sidewinder · #1 28-11-2006, 06:10 AM

Hello!
My name's Sebastian, I'm 24 and a medical student in Munich. I was born and raised in Erbendorf, somewhere in the deepest Bavarian forests, and this is also where my love for astronomy developed.
To make things short: I started off with naked-eye stargazing and am now proud owner of two binoculars, 8x40 and 10x50, a 4,5" Newtonian f/8 on a Vixen GP equatorial mount and a 8" GSO Dobsonian f/6, with a Geoptik 16" Dobson f/5 in the pipeline.
Right now I focus on visual astronomy and drawing, my main interests lie in Deep Sky observing, but I'll take the occasional look at the moon or the planets. The sun is something, I've pretty much ignored successfully over the years, so I guess, there are some things on my to-do list in that respect.
So most of my free-time, which is basically, when I am not studying or roaming hospitals, I spend at the eyepiece, as far as the weather permits.
I'll post some of my drawings tonight, maybe there are other people, who draw, too, around here.
I have many pictures, I've just started to rework them digitally for the net, so there is more to come as time progresses.

So, here's to many great discussions...

Sebastian

iceman (Mike) · #2 28-11-2006, 06:15 AM

Hi Sebastian,

to the forum!

We haven't got many European members so it's great to see a few more come onboard.

There's a few people interested in sketching and i'm sure they'll be very interested to see your work, please post it!

I hope you enjoy your stay here and look forward to your contributions.

Shawn · #3 28-11-2006, 06:21 AM

A Great bunch of folk here Sidewinder, Its addictive,

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Pleasure to meet you..

S

Lee · #4 28-11-2006, 06:52 AM

Welcome.......

Phil · #5 28-11-2006, 07:30 AM

Hello welcome to the site. Great to have a nother member look forward to seeing same photo .
Phil H

norm · #6 28-11-2006, 07:32 AM

Welcome to the forum Sebastian!

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #7 28-11-2006, 08:25 AM

Welcome Sebastian!

I'm very interested in your drawing exploits. Please keep us informed and be sure to let us know when they're ready to view.

styleman333 · #8 28-11-2006, 08:34 AM

Hiya there Sebastian

Welcome , im sure all us aussies will make you feel at home and it could be good to have a "doctor in the house " ..... we may need you at some point .

Sidewinder · #9 28-11-2006, 09:23 AM

Thanks a lot for the warm welcomes - it's pretty late here in Germany right now, we're a bit behind you time-wise, so I guess, I'll post some drawings tomorrow!

Sebastian

jase (Jason) · #10 28-11-2006, 02:44 PM

Welcome Sebastian.

I like your equipment names.

ving (David) · #11 28-11-2006, 02:52 PM

hiya sebastian

welcome aboard.

looking forward to your drawings

mickoking · #12 28-11-2006, 03:31 PM

G'day Sebastian and welcome

Sidewinder · #13 28-11-2006, 11:04 PM

Thanks to all!
@jase: the naming of my equipment is a MUST for me! It's part of the telescopes' personality!

stephenmcnelley · #14 28-11-2006, 11:09 PM

Drawings would be great sidewinder! We dont get many at the forums here so they are most welcome, i am sure we all appreciate the time and work that goes into them.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #15 28-11-2006, 11:16 PM

Hello Sebastian,
Welcome to IIS.
One of our members, Astrosouth, also makes excellent sketches from the eyepiece.
I look forward to seeing yours.

johnno · #16 01-12-2006, 01:05 AM

Hi Sebastion,

Welcome to the forum,Hope you enjoy the nice friendly Atmosphere here.

Regards.John

spacezebra (Petra) · #17 01-12-2006, 09:30 AM

Welcome - and enjoy!

Cheers Petra