Russell Banks avatar
Always being curious about astronomy, space and looking at the star from childhood..was a good enough excuse to start a new hobby, so recently started buying my first telescope just before Christmas. This was an 8” Dob, which I still feel like a beginner.

Being following this space (and CN), I got good reading of many of your experiences and got some additional equipment to enhance the experience.

So, I joined the forum after few months, looking to share what might well become my passion, and get more immersed into the discussions, and why not, ask for help and advise.
Cheers
Tom Behel avatar
Welcome Russell,

Lots of good info and interesting images on here. I for one love this hobby and there is always something new to learn. 

CS,

Tom
Brian Diaz avatar
Welcome  to  AB ,Russell

CS
Brian 
From Miami, FL
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