Hello. I am from Ohio and have been away from astronomy for about 25 years. The last telescope I had was a Celestron C4.5 Firstscope. Before that was a refractor I had as a kid for many years from a Johnson Smith catalog (anyone remember those) and was a no name brand. My experience is beginner level and coming back to this after so long has been an eye opener. A reality shock actually. It seems I knew nothing before, lol.
My scope is a Dob, an Apertura AD8, which I have, but as it is a Christmas present from my wife, Christmas day is when I take possession of it. I have been allowed to have it out for brief periods, learning purposes, but nothing more. It is now packed away and ready for the big day.
Anyway... Hello to everyone!
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I am also new here. Just found this website after hearing about someone finding a new nebula (This post)
I’m 26, been stargazing since I was a young kid. Recently got into astrophotography about a year or so ago with the SeeStar S50. Love that thing. Plan on upgrading to a proper rig at some point soon.
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I have been interested in astronomy since childhood. For several years I have been interested in planetary astrophotography. Now I am taking my first steps in the Deep Sky. I wish everyone a clear sky.
Returning astronomer seeking community connection and equipment advice like author.
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I live in Bolton and have been into astronomy since last august, love it!! I have been using a celestron powerseeker 130 on a equatorial mount.
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