Hello,

I'm relatively new to astronomy and suffer from all of the usual symptoms. I just can't seem to get enough of this stuff.

 

Hi!

I stumbled across this forum while Googling something else entirely.  Great luck!  This looks like it'll be a fun read.

I studied astronomy back in the day, but I kind of moved away from it until recently.  Now I've started doing a fair amount of astronomy writing, which seems to be pulling me back in the celestial direction.  Next thing you know, I'll be trying to afford a telescope again...  :)

Nice to meet you all!

Hello all,

 I joined the community about a week ago and have been lurking around the forums. I have been interested in astronomy since I was a kid. Then my high school had a planetarium, and that get me even more interested. After HS, life happened. Now, 20 years later, I am taking up the hobby again.

 I have a variety of books, pc programs, etc, but am missing a key piece of equipment. My Orion xt8 is on order and should ship soon!

 I don't have any expectations. I don't care what I see, I'm easy that way. (though saturn and jupiter would really make my day. Andromeda would be cool too... )

 Hope to become an active member of the forums!

 I am an amateur who has been inactive for the last decade.  Have been out of touch with current astronomy events, so am getting back in touch.  I have a Celestron C-8 and an original Meade 10" f/6.3 along with other smaller glass.

Hi to everyone,

It is very glad to be a part of the member of this forum. It gives me more interesting to stay there. I am really get amazed over the forum posts.

Like the prodigal son, I'm home to the hobby again.  Bought my first scope in 1973, a Criterion "Dynascope"  6" f/8 Newtonian.  Pressures of work and sending kids to college, etc. led me astray for awhile.  Now "I'm Baaaccckk!!!"  I have grandkids to teach the wonders of the night sky.  Heaven knows the school system doesn't do the subject justice. 
Besides, every grandpa needs a wholesome project to share with his progeny.

From Louisiana, - "Poppa" Chris 

 

hello all. I look forward to learn new things here and meet new friends. I have a question: I live in Los Angeles, California ( outside the city with a good sky viewing conditions). My girlfriend is now in Buenos Aires (2 hours outside the city with a good sky viewing conditions). I’d like to connect with her via common star in the night sky that we both can easily identify and see at the exact moment. Is this possible? Thanks

No problem here just love my adventures in the night sky and learning all tha t I can and sharing what I've enjoyed along the way. Thanks for the invite and look foreward to the adventures into the dark nights. "Heads up and eyes bright".