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Hello, People!

Discussion in 'New Members Introduce Yourself' started by alanoodle, Sep 1, 2015.

Hello, People!

Started by alanoodle on Sep 1, 2015 at 4:03 PM

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  1. alanoodle

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    alanoodle, Sep 1, 2015
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    Nice to participate in the launch of a new online community. I've been enjoying Astronomy as a hobby since 1970 when I bought a dreaded department store telescope which I still own and don't have the heart to part with. I consider myself a very experienced beginner and enjoy observational astronomy, planetary and deep sky. I'm also an astronomer on a budget and have spent my time in the hobby trying to get the most out of economy-grade equipment.
     
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    Dan Acker, Sep 1, 2015
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    Welcome Alan. I have been down that very same budget road myself. In fact, Often times I find myself still there. Nothing wrong with that. It actually makes you a better observer.
     
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    Dan Acker, Sep 1, 2015
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    Love your website.
     
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    StaringAtStars, Sep 1, 2015
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    Welcome @alanoodle! You should definitely share any tips you have on getting the most out of your economy-grade equipment. I am certain many would love to hear about that if you are willing to share.
     
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    alanoodle, Sep 2, 2015
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    Glad to be here and great to meet everybody.

    I think a big factor in enjoying the equipment I have is not having unrealistic expectations. I've looked through other people's high-end equipment and the views are amazing and far better than anything I could get from my scopes. But when I go out on the deck and look at the Double Cluster or the Leo Trio with my Orion 8-inch Newt or Saturn or Albireo with my 5-inch Mak, it always knocks my socks off. (I gotta get better socks!) I never get tired of it and I'm rarely disappointed.

    And, Dan, thanks for the comment about the website. I need more hobbies!
     
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    Crow Haven, Sep 2, 2015
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    Welcome aboard, Alan! :D Like your website too!
     
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    clintwhitman, Sep 8, 2015
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    Alan,
    Nice to see you aboard. I am into Classics, In other words other peoples junk. Mostly for the same reason economy based space exploration! LOL
    (aveman
     

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