Paul Colley avatar
I'm delighted to join astrobin and should have done this earlier.  My journey with astrophotography started during the pandemic when I was confined to my backyard and wanted something serious to do.  Interest and grew quickly and I've recently designed and built a small remote observatory in southern Europe to get more and better quality imaging time.  After a successful trial first year with an EQ6R Pro to learn how remote technologies work, I've just installed a 10 Micron mount.  I cannot wait to start imaging with that and will share the results here.  

The Rosette Nebula

This one was from my backyard in UK.
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Steve Solon avatar
Welcome to the Nuthouse, Paul!smile
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Paul Colley avatar
Steve Solon:
Welcome to the Nuthouse, Paul!
- - Steve

Thank you Steve!
Tom Behel avatar
Welcome Paul.

Good to have you as a member. 

CS,

Tom
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Paul Colley avatar
Tom Behel:
Welcome Paul.

Good to have you as a member. 

CS,

Tom

Many thanks Tom
Lorenzo Siciliano avatar
Welcome to AB!
Ciao 
Lorenzo
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Lorenzo Siciliano:
Welcome to AB!
Ciao 
Lorenzo

Many thanks Lorenzo.
Tony Carro avatar
Great to have you Paul, great group of guys in here.
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Mike H - Sky View Observatory avatar
Funny… Nuthouse smile Well at least there are plenty of us in here. You could also say,"Welcome to the rabbit hole." This website pushes you further and further down it. 

Welcome!

Mike
Paul Colley avatar
Thanks Tony and Mike.  Looking forward to burrowing down some holes…
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