...and he's off.......Just a Hello.Posted By brad batchelor |
Hello to all. I just recently stumbled onto this sight and decided to join in.
Well, I'm off on a new journey, really a dusted off revisit, but it seems pretty fresh as of today. You see, I've been visiting our skies on and off since the mid-70's when my parents bought me my first telescope. The scope is from the era of "all things Japanese" and was bought at a local catalogue sales outfit. Oh yes, I remember it well, actually I remember it like last night because I've been using this scope my whole life (including, last night). Go figure. It's a Jason 60mm x 800mm refractor on a rickety AZ1 type of mount. If nothing else this scope has taught me patience and a very light touch. But alas, I'm at a point in my life where I'm ready to move on and so it leads me here.
After much thought, I've finally picked my next scope. It's looking like a 6" or 8" Dob. Probably going to stick with a 6" due to weight and a 'tweenager who will hopefully develop an interest.
Anyway, just wanted to say hey. I've been lurking and enjoying the classifieds and forums. Coming out into the dark, so to speak.
Well, I'm off on a new journey, really a dusted off revisit, but it seems pretty fresh as of today. You see, I've been visiting our skies on and off since the mid-70's when my parents bought me my first telescope. The scope is from the era of "all things Japanese" and was bought at a local catalogue sales outfit. Oh yes, I remember it well, actually I remember it like last night because I've been using this scope my whole life (including, last night). Go figure. It's a Jason 60mm x 800mm refractor on a rickety AZ1 type of mount. If nothing else this scope has taught me patience and a very light touch. But alas, I'm at a point in my life where I'm ready to move on and so it leads me here.
After much thought, I've finally picked my next scope. It's looking like a 6" or 8" Dob. Probably going to stick with a 6" due to weight and a 'tweenager who will hopefully develop an interest.
Anyway, just wanted to say hey. I've been lurking and enjoying the classifieds and forums. Coming out into the dark, so to speak.
