8 months down the Astro rabbit hole and falling fast!!

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NelzAstro avatar
Hello all!

Finally decided to take the plunge and join all you wonderful astrophotographers here on AstroBin (Thanks @Hannah Rochford  for pushing me to do this!). I'm in awe at so much of the work on display here!

Formerly from Cornwall but here in Somerset for my sins (and work), I'm an aircraft engineer who has a passion for the night sky since childhood. Purchased my first imaging rig back in February 2023 after getting frustrated trying to balance my phone in the eyepiece of my poor Astromaster 130EQ and trying to stave off the wobbles!!

Looking forward to getting to know you all, share some tips and advice and I'm always happy to accept constructive criticsim.

Clear skies all!!
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Hannah Rochford FRAS avatar
Welcome Rich smile Astrobin is a lovely friendly place with lots of like-minded people willing to help and share. I hope you enjoy it! CS
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Danny Lee avatar
Welcome Nelz, I'm a fellow UK astrophotographer from the South East coast. 

You've certainly come out the right place, here we have a great community and there is always someone able to help with every problem and bump in the road along your astrophotography journey.
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Mark Ellis (PhoenixAstro) avatar
Welcome to the world of empty wallets and drained bank account.  Oh and that Rabbit hole does not have a bottom to it.  Not one that I have found yet:  

Enjoy the night sky and lack of sleep.

Mark
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