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  1. 07-20-2011, 07:59 AM #1
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    Hi,

    New member from New Hampshire, USA.

    I always wanted a telescope as a kid but never was able to get one. Too bad, I grew up out in the sticks in northern Idaho and at night you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. You could reach out and touch the Milky Way. Nice view with binoculars though.

    I finally got my first scope last fall an Orion XT8 Dob and then picked up a Celestron C8 SCT XLT. Didn't realize how cloudy New Hampshire is prior to getting a scope......

    Joined the local astonomy club a few months ago and that was probably the best move that I have made so far. What a wealth of information!

    anyhow looking forward to hearing from everybody

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    Hi, Welcome to the Astronomy Forum. That's two nice telescopes you have.
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    Welcome Padams !
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    hi and welcome to the forums.
    nice to have you join us.
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    Welcome to the forum. Those clouds are a bugger.
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    Welcome to the forum Padams!! Great to have you aboard.
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    Hi Pat,

    Welcome Buddy and dont be shy to as questions.

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    Welcome ,im new also....here is a semi stupid question since you got that Celestron C8 do you use that Orion dob 8" much anymore? how do the views compare? Those are 2 nice scopes.
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    I reckon the trick is to invite a mate round and you can oooh and aaah together with a beer or two and a steak on the BBQ
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    Hello and welcome! Hope you enjoy the forum!
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