SingAstro

Gary wrote:Awesome! GRS! You may want to start a new thread at the Astrophotography section and post future enhancements of this photo there.

Gary wrote:

Avarielle wrote:kaomoo: Your setup is nice. I am jealous. But I'm just an unemployed freshly graduated student so I can't spend too much money on my hobbies. Hopefully someone will employ me so that I can work and get paid, and buy more stuff for my scope.

You're right. I'd be interested to join in if there is a "newbies" party. HAHA.

Gary: I'm itching to upgrade. But things such as being unemployed and a lack of space means that my future scope plans are currently on hold. Though I'm very happy with my current scope and don't see a real need to upgrade.

Actually there is no need to segregate star parties into newbies and non-newbies. Most, if not all of the star parties (singastro's or otherwise) usually have a mix of newbies and veterans. That is why a star party is so much fun. Newbies should not feel intimidated or shy. The veterans are very generous and happy to share their knowledge about the hobby. Feel free to ask any questions during the star parties. Just like this forum, no question is considered too dumb.

@Avarielle - Do take your time and enjoy what you already have. The more observing time you spend with your current scope, the more you will realise what you enjoy viewing more, the better the purchasing decision you will make in the future, the more you will appreciate your future scopes.

kaomoo wrote:Avarielle
(that's an unusual name.... American?)

Gary wrote:@Avarielle - If you are still awake, time to observe like NOW!!!!!! Make full use of your professional slacking time while you still have it!

Avarielle wrote:I'm up. I've got my telescope out on the balcony and the sky's amazing.