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Hi, i'm Scott ,thanks for adding me to the forum,I found this site seeking information on my telescope.
I recently bought a Nexstar SE8 and have been delighted with it so far,every clear nite finds me outside staring in wonderment at the Night Sky.
I look forward to learning as much as I can about the SE8,Astronomy in general and meeting everyone.
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Hi Scott, welcome to TSS! You've certainly come to the right place, and congrats on the Nexstar! :D

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Stratman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:12 amThanks!
You're very welcome; and there's more than a few Nexstar users on here, unfortunately I'm not one of them :lol: At least you're out using it!

I like your avatar; I'm guessing you took that?
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Welcome to TSS Scott, thanks for joining us 😊
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Thefatkitty wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:08 am Hi Scott, welcome to TSS! You've certainly come to the right place, and congrats on the Nexstar! :D

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Yes thank you,I took that pic a couple of nights ago.it was the first time I was able to use my NexYZ holder and got the pic with my Iphone. I'm chuffed it is raining tonight or i;d be taking more pics
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Ylem wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:31 am Welcome to TSS Scott, thanks for joining us 😊
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welcome in the group , have fun , thx
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messier 111 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:47 am welcome in the group , have fun , thx
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Hi Scott! :)
Welcome to the forum! You have a nice scope and it sounds like you are really enjoying it. I look forward to reading your posts.
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Hello Scott

Welcome to the forum.

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Hello Scott and welcome to the Forum.
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Hi Scott,

Welcome to TSS. Glad you joined us.

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Hello Scott...and welcome aboard!!

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Hi Scott, and welcome here to the Forum!

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Hi Scott. It's great to have you join us here on TSS. And you should have a lot of fun with that new Nexstar SE8 telescope, as it is a great all around versatile instrument. Welcome to the forum Scott, and the best of wishes on your astronomy adventures.
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Stratman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:05 am Hi, i'm Scott ,thanks for adding me to the forum,I found this site seeking information on my telescope.
I recently bought a Nexstar SE8 and have been delighted with it so far,every clear nite finds me outside staring in wonderment at the Night Sky.
I look forward to learning as much as I can about the SE8,Astronomy in general and meeting everyone.
Hi Scott and welcome to the Forums!!!
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helicon wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:57 pm
Stratman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:05 am Hi, i'm Scott ,thanks for adding me to the forum,I found this site seeking information on my telescope.
I recently bought a Nexstar SE8 and have been delighted with it so far,every clear nite finds me outside staring in wonderment at the Night Sky.
I look forward to learning as much as I can about the SE8,Astronomy in general and meeting everyone.
Hi Scott and welcome to the Forums!!!
Thanks! very mice to meet you
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