Cecilia Townsend avatar
Hello!

I've just joined the forum, after many months browsing and absorbing all the good advice on here.

I'm still a beginner, with about 6 months experience so far. I started with a Skywatcher Gti, DSLRs and camera lenses, and have now moved on to a small refractor and cooled astro camera. I think I'm getting the hang of it!

I've just taken delivery of a EQ6R Pro, so will be looking for telescope upgrade as well, so I'm sure I'll be making a "what telescope?" post in the near future!
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Tony Carro avatar
Welcome Cecilia great group of folks here to help out with your Astro adventures.

Tony
Drew Hackney avatar
Welcome to the hobby, Cecilia! I know it's easy to get intimidated by all the great photos on here with dozens of hours of integration time taken with equipment worth tens of thousands of dollars, but please don't hesitate to share your work.
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De Vellis Leo avatar
Welcome to the exciting world of astrophotography!
Aloke Palsikar avatar
Welcome Ceclia to this amazing hobby !!  Hope you will enjoy it greatly !
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