Hello from Toowoomba Qld, Australia

DSLR Beginner Introductions
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Trevor McDougall avatar
Trevor McDougall avatar
Have only been doing astrophotography for a few months. Got my first telescope in March 2020 as a 30th wedding anniversary gift and now im hooked. Have already upgraded my scope and modded my canon dslr.
Enjoying looking at all the shots on here. Gives me ideas for new targets.
Daniel Erickson avatar
Daniel Erickson avatar
Greetings, Trevor! Welcome to a great collection of fellow AP addicts! I'm new here, too, and everyone has been very positive and helpful. Again, welcome!

Clear Skies,
Daniel
aussie__astro avatar
aussie__astro avatar
Hey Mate,

Good to see another Aussie on here!
Seeing you post some great images, keep it up!

- Aussie Astro -
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