Anyone else into astronomy?

[Astro-AL]

Over the past year I've gotten into astronomy (partly because of job) and I've found it quite interesting, although I live in a city (light pollution), and I live in an apartment, so I have limited room for a large telescope.

I currently have a Celestron Astromaster 114 EQ, which is a noob scope but I like the portability, but I probably will be getting a Celeston CPC 1100 this year.

Anyone else here own a telescope? If so, which one? What kind of eyepieces do you have also?

I really enjoy astronomy! I have been to several Star Parties over the years, which is where you need to go at least once in you life. I have sent you a link to a cool video from the Oklahoma Star Party that I have attended the last 3 years. I am into Astrophrotography with a Celestron C-8 with a Losmandy GM-100 mount. If you really want dark skies go to the Okie-Tex Ster Party. I am planning to be there again this October. I also sent you my home page that has many of my Astro Photos.

http://www.okie-tex.com/photos/okietex2005.wmv

http://www.okie-tex.com/index.php

http://astroals.com/

 

[Locut0s]

No but would LOVE to be at some point. I read up on the latest news in Astronomy, Physics and cosmology so you could say it's a side hobby but I don't actually do any star-gazing. Expensive but rewarding hobby to get into.

 

[dennilfloss]

NM. Old thread. I already answered.

 

[alkemyst]

study of asses is a great thing, or it this the horoscope deal?

 

[Nik]

study of asses is a great thing, or it this the horoscope deal?

that's 2 failed jokes...

 

[Locut0s]

study of asses is a great thing, or it this the horoscope deal?

Technically that's proctology. :sneaky:

 

[JMapleton]

I really enjoy astronomy! I have been to several Star Parties over the years, which is where you need to go at least once in you life. I have sent you a link to a cool video from the Oklahoma Star Party that I have attended the last 3 years. I am into Astrophrotography with a Celestron C-8 with a Losmandy GM-100 mount. If you really want dark skies go to the Okie-Tex Ster Party. I am planning to be there again this October. I also sent you my home page that has many of my Astro Photos.

http://www.okie-tex.com/photos/okietex2005.wmv

http://www.okie-tex.com/index.php

http://astroals.com/

Awesome. I plan to go to the Nebraska Star Party this year. I hear it's awfully dark over there. In my somewhat limited astronomy experience, I've never actually gone to a super dark location to test the limits of my scope (Televue 76 APO). Haven't gotten into astrophotography yet.

I def agree, everyone at one point should see these events at least once, even if they're not into astronomy. The chance to gaze with your own eye (not a photo) into something so far away and spectacular is quite alarming.