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New to the forum, this place is great!

Started by mikeinthedark , Feb 06 2014 12:47 PM
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#1 mikeinthedark

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 12:47 PM

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to say hello and express my delight in finding this wonderful corner of the internet.

I hid in the shadows and read alot of posts before buying my new scope and eventually signing up. So much useful information and pleasant people here. Eventually settled on a NexStar 8SE and have enjoyed the few nights of use I have had.

Hoping the weather turns a little nicer soon so I can get some good nights in, but as anyone else in eastern Ontario knows it's been quite a cold snowy winter thus far.

Anyhow, hope to be talking to some of you people around the forum soon!

#2 tim57064

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 01:01 PM

mikeinthedark,First off,Welcome to CN. Next,Congrats on the purchase of your Nexstar 8se. A great scope in my opinion for a beginner in GOTO. You will find many individuals here that are willing to help with any and all of your future inquiries.

#3 Peter9

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 01:11 PM

Hi Mike and welcome to the forum.
Hope you will stick around and lets us know how you get on with your 8se. A truely lovely scope.

Regards. Peter

#4 dpippel

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 02:30 PM

Welcome aboard Mike!

#5 Greyhaven

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 02:52 PM

Hi Mikeinthedark, I'm sure everyone here will do their best to keep you happy with your new scope. Compared to my old 5i you've snagged quite a light bucket for yourself. You'll enjoy the views.
Be Well
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#6 Midnight Dan

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 03:28 PM

Hi Mike and welcome to the asylum! :smarty:

The 8SE is a great scope and will give you years of enjoyment! Be sure to ask if you have any quetions at all.

-Dan

#7 fivestring

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 04:01 PM

Welcome aboard!!!

#8 ben2112

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 04:05 PM

Hey Welcome aboard!! The 8SE is a very nice scope and portable. You will get some great views and ease of use.

#9 mylatestwhim

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 04:19 PM

Yes this is an awesome forum and section. A very warm welcome :-))

#10 maugi88

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 05:32 PM

Very warm welcome mikeinthedark. I agree that this is a great corner of the webernet. So much wisdom to be had.

I too have a 8SE and I really like it. Even with dew shield and all it is easy to move around and use. I have not had good seeing since I got mine. So I have not been able to get a good focus on, well anything. (the two major bands on Jupiter but that's about it). But that is not the scopes fault.

#11 Tel

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 06:24 PM

A belated, very warm welcome, mikeinthedark, to CN and to this forum in particular ! :bow::bow::bow:

You've chosen a great 'scope there ! :waytogo: Now let it lead you into the (star)light ! :bigshock:

Have a lot of fun with it !

Best regards,
Tel :gramps:

#12 hopskipson

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 07:37 PM

Nice pick-up Mike! Welcome to the looney bin! This will be your best source of info on your new baby. Clear skies and LLAP.

#13 Jenn1013

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Posted 06 February 2014 - 11:04 PM

Welcome, I am new to astronomy, as well as this forum. It is a great place to learn from, I am hooked!

#14 dpippel

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Posted 07 February 2014 - 11:46 AM

Mike, I'd like to augment my initial greeting by borrowing a phrase used at another forum I occasionally hang out on:

"Welcome to Cloudy Nights. Sorry about your wallet."

:grin:

#15 Junior Coach

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Posted 07 February 2014 - 12:22 PM

Greetings to mikeinthedark! Ontario huh? So you've already spent hours bundled up like the Michelin Man with fingers aching in sub-zero temps out with your 8SE. Welcome, enjoy the fun!
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Posted 07 February 2014 - 12:24 PM

Oh, and welcome to Jenn1013 too! Best wishes to you.

#17 mikeinthedark

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Posted 07 February 2014 - 01:14 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome! And yes have spent a few nights out bundled up in the cold. However, the -30°C nights are a little much. I stay inside those nights LOL

And to dpippel, you got that right! The old wallet has taken a beating the last month buying accessories, but is worth every penny.

#18 CelestronDaddy

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Posted 07 February 2014 - 03:06 PM

mikeinthedark - A very warm welcome to you! This is a great spot :grin:

#19 Stacy

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Posted 07 February 2014 - 11:21 PM

Welcome Mike. Now that we have that out of the way. How much money do you have for us to spend for you? (our favorite passtime) :lol:

#20 mikeinthedark

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Posted 08 February 2014 - 03:31 PM

HAHAHAHA nice Stacy, and surprisingly the budget is pretty open. Trying to keep things reasonable and pick away at goodies and accessories over time.

Definitely looking at ccd cameras, possibly a beefier mount to toss my hat in the astrophotography ring. Eyepieces, and all the other fun things that make these nights even better!

#21 jerryyyyy

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Posted 08 February 2014 - 10:05 PM

Hi, welcome aboard.
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