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Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 1:24 pm
by Aratus
After a couple of years of illness, which stopped me doing much astronomy, I'm now feeling a lot better, and able to get out and do some sky watching. The observatory is back up, and the telescope installed, but I think it probably needs some collimation after being moved about. Hello to anyone who remembers me from all those years ago!
It is 50 years since I got my first telescope, but I still enjoy the hobby. In those days I remember standing out in freezing weather for hours looking through my little TASCO 4VTE "Asteroid" 40mm refractor.
I still have it, and occasionally it get's taken out, but today I mostly use my 11" Celeston.
I don't stand about in freezing weather anymore!
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 1:32 pm
by Makuser
Hello Aratus. It's great to have you back in action again. And I hope that you have many clear skies to enjoy using your 11" Celestron telescope. Welcome back Aratus and the best of wishes on your astronomy hobby adventures.
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Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 1:35 pm
by helicon
Glad to see that you are back on TSS. Congrats also on your improving health situation.
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 1:54 pm
by turboscrew
Hello, even if I'm a rookie here!
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 1:57 pm
by messier 111
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:20 pm
by smp
Hi Aratus, and welcome back here to the Forum!
smp
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:11 pm
by JayTee
Hello Aratus,
Welcome back. Glad you've rejoined us.
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:42 pm
by Lady Fraktor
Welcome back to the hobby and forum.
Good luck with the continued good health.
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:39 pm
by Bigzmey
Welcome back Aratus! Glad that you are doing much better.
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:42 pm
by Unitron48
Welcome back! Glad to have you on-board!!
Dave
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:16 pm
by Thefatkitty
Welcome back Aratus; I remember you, hope you continue to get out!
All the best,
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:32 am
by Johnny Carter
I can emphasize with the health issues, I’m glad you are in better health.
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:48 am
by Ylem
Welcome back Aratus!
Glad your health has improved
Re: Aratus is back
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:19 am
by Aratus
Many thanks for all your replies. I'm probably going to be a bit limited with the Deep Space objects in my new location, but I notice there will be a bumper crop of planets on view this winter. Jupiter and Saturn especially will be lot higher than in recent years. I'm looking into the possibility of working things remotely from a 'warm' place in the coldest weather. I'll be picking forum member's brains to help me sort that one out!