wol4ine:

 I feel like registering on this site is akin to joining a 12 step program.  Hello, my name is John.  I am a stargazer.

What do you mean you don't have anything clever to say? That's the funniest thing I heard all week! My reply........Hello John........

I've never been to a 12 step program, but that's how they do it on T.V. I am addicted though, and this is my support group. There are many people here that can help us. But now they tell me the only two cures are death and taxes. I guess I'll take the first one. I've never said this before, but welcome to the forums. Glad you got that first step out of the way.(errrrr...admitting you have a problem)

Hey I am new to astronomy and I have started by reading books. I hope this site can help me further . I hope this hobby is as friendly as it sounds.

Hi, I am from MO and have 3 telescopes.  I am a seasoned observer, a former member of the American Meteor Society, have articles published in national magazines on telescopes, have taught astronomy appreciation for credit for field trips on astronomy for private school children, and am currently president of the Webster County Astronomy Club and team leader for the Astronomy Club on sparkpeople.com.

I spend a lot of time viewing deep space objects (nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, etc.) and occasionally planets. My husband and I have even repaired telescopes and we both like to tinker with them to make them better.  Last week I was left a Bushnell 78-3650 to see if I could make it usable and it is usable now.Now that is a story in itself!

 It is good to find people with like interests.

 

 I am semi-retired from teaching music lessons and running our music store,   

 Welcome to the forums

Norm

Hi; I am a 60 something old dude in North Carolina who is a VERY amateur astronomer. I just love the solitude of searching the night sky with my old 8" dob. I am disabled with MS and can just barely handle the scope anymore, but I still spend countless hours looking for the beauties of the universe. Just wanted to say "Hi" to you folks and listen in on the chatter.

to the forums Ron. Come on in and sit a spell, listen in all you want and don't be afraid to drop a line now and then on your interests or even throw in an observing report if you've a mind to.

Good Views

 Hi eveyone!

My name is Maria and I'm from Greece.I love astronomy and stargazing and when I have free time I go out with my little telescope for observation.I'm glad that I became a member here because I can meet people from all over the world with common interests.

I have read many books about astronomy and physics but I'm still learning!

Best wishes and clear skies!

Maria

 

Hi 60-something year ols dude in north Carolina !!!!!  Loved your "inroduction note".  I am a just-turned-60-year old VERY amateur astromer in Arizona.  I have onlya little red ASTROSCAN (The "Can"), and love to sit on top of the roof of my house with it.

                    signed in Welcome;

                     Astrogal in Arizona 

my name is eddie and i am from florida. just wanted to thank you for being part of the astronomy forum team...looking foward to having such interesting discusion about astronomy....once againg thank you so much.

 I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to everyone, and introduce myself to you all from near London, England.  

I am a complete novice who has had an interest in the stars and space but never perused it till now. I'm looking to buy a telescope soon, and in my search for information on what to buy I came across yourselves, and am here to gain knowledge of astronomy and the tools used to make it all possible.

There appears to be some marvelous minds on here, a great source of information, proud to be a member.

Looking forward to speaking with you all at some point and picking your brains.

Sascia 

 

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to the forums Ladyutopia. This certainly is the place to learn and discuss topics concerning your astronomical wants and needs.

I've spent the past 4 hours on the net looking for information on telescopes and cameras, and this is the best site i've come across for information, and friendly advice.

So here i am - signed up already. Looking forward to learning more, and sharing viewing experiences.

Anna

 

to the forums anni. You can look for the respective topic area in the forum and ask your questions or you can also search for items that have already been discussed in the search community area.

Good Views

Hello,

 I just stumbled on this forum and have been impressed with the discussions here. I have always had great curiosity about the nature of the universe and I am looking forward to being part of this community.

 Thanks for providing me with this opportunity.

 

Uday

 Good Afternoon,  I want to thank all of you who have shared salutations and greetings.  You have made a neophyte feel as one with you.  Astronomy has always been a passion of mine.  The night-sky, a silent, awe-inspiring, beautiful, lover who is always there, to provide solace.  I have been away too long, and am gratified to have found like minded "children of the night".  May our association be  educational  and enjoyable  

Hey, I look forward to some lively discussion. I have tried with other discussion forums, but they generally are unable to accept differing opinions and views. Unfortunately astronomy is a religion with many folk, especially regarding the "Big Bang Theory". I have a new theory i would love to discuss. One that covers all the bases, and set s the stage for a unified theory, and does away with the need for dark matter. But I want to be sure to post it in the proper place... so as not to offend anyone, which in the end may be unavoidable, considering the religious following of the BBT. any help is appreciated:) i better qualify my opinion. When i say religious, I mean: Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary: "a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith."

  to the forum Stringgene. Your discussions on the BB can be posted in the Cosmology section. Good luck.

Hello, just joined a few minutes ago.  I have been interested in Astronomy since I got a junk department store telescope back in the early 60's.  Every now and then over the years I would resubscribe to Astronomy mag and attend a local star party in the Valley Forge PA area, but just never had the time and money to invest in getting into the hobby the "right" way.

 Now that the kids are grown and gone, it is a good time to get going.  I happened upon a copy of "The Backyard Astronomers Guide" in Barnes and Noble last month, bought it on a whim, and got all kinds of excited.  I hadn't realized that the state-of-the-art in telescopes had leaped forward AND had gotten more affordable.  The local telescope shop in Pottstown PA (Skies Unlimited) had an expo a little while back which I attended.  Got to meet Al Nagler...kind of cool.

 Currently researching telescopes (I have a pair of 7x50 Orion binocs that I bought 15 years ago) for a good startup.  I'll be wandering around this forum for some equipment feedback.

to the forums, jturie. Good luck on your investigation and hopefull purchase of a telescope. Look forward to hearing more from you.

 Hello from Ohio,

 I am new to this forum and been stargazing for a few years now.... still a lot to learn.