m.tweedy Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I have had an interest in Space since Apollo 11 landed on the moon when I was 12.About 15 years ago I started to have more free time when I was no longer dads taxi (University claimed my daughter) and I was not having to do work from home. I joined my local Astronomical Society Sunderland Astronomical Society (SAS who stares wins). I became an active member and started helping at public events and going to Star Parties. i have had a a few scopes and mounts over the years but due to a bad back (bolted together after breaking it) I now have my own Observatory in the garden (I cannot lift the heavy mounts around) with a CEM120 and William Optics GT81 with Atik 460 mono and filters. I am waiting to pick up a MN190 when restrictions allow to allow for longer FL imaging. I do have a portable travel set up Astrotrac, Star Adventurer and WO SD66. Along with the shed of “that seems a good idea” accessories and eyepieces.I would class myself as an enthusiastic amateur and am looking forward to receiving and giving any help I can. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoflewis Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Welcome @m.tweedy, I would love to know your real name too though ?. That's a nice set of gear and yes it's great to have an observatory; mine certainly has saved my bad back too and allowed me to continue to participate in and enjoy this hobby.Regards, Geof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Welcome @m.tweedy.I too have had bad back and thus the reason for my new Observatory, and similarly I have an iOptron 120EC, an unbelievable mount.Hope you enjoy the forum? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.tweedy Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Thank you all for your comments. It looks like bad backs and Astronomy go hand in hand.I recognise a lot of people from other forums that I am also a member of.Michael (AKA as metal Mickey ?). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_H Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hi Michael, welcome to BYA, oh I have a bad front. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hi and welcome aboard ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWright Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 A warm welcome to the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPK_Astro Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Hi, welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.tweedy Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Thank you all for the warm welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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