Hello from Utah

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Robert Rucinski avatar
Hi Astrobin community,
just wanted to thank all for the encouragement to begin the astrophoto journey.
And all the people developing technical tools and the ones teaching and sharing the knowledge.
I think the time is right to be brave and post a picture. Hopefully, it will only get better from here.
thank you!
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Miguel T. Acosta avatar
Welcome, Robert. It's a great community to learn from and grow with. Enjoy the journey!
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Jeff Reitzel avatar
Welcome Robert. I'm just north of you in Idaho. Don't be worried about posting and asking for tips here. It's a great group and a fantastic resource for help if needed. 
CS,
Jeff
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Robert Rucinski avatar
Thank you very much!

This community is such a commanding group of experts!
I plan to enjoy the journey. I feel like a little kid about my knowledge while realizing the distance I traveled feels old.

Something like the photons we capture that traveled millions of years and those are still carry a newborn cert and diapers with them while we mark their age differently.

Always keen to learn any comments about the pictures. You all produce stunning captures of the universe. I admire that a lot!
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