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Thread: Sky-bound in Stockport
- 08-18-2012, 08:16 PM #1
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Sky-bound in Stockport
Hello all!
I am very new to this whole world, having had a keen interest in astronomy for several years. I treated myself to a telescope this week, biting the bullet and deciding that I deserved to give my interest a bit of fuelling.
However, I'm utterly lost.
I was wondering if there was anyone around in the Stockport/Manchester area who would be free for some much needed guidance for a much lost wanderer...
Looking forward to hearing from everyone soon, very excited to be here.
Rob
- 08-18-2012, 08:19 PM #2
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- 08-18-2012, 08:28 PM #3
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Re: Sky-bound in Stockport
Hi Rob, Welcome to AstronomyForum, the greatest resource for folks in your delicate condition!!! {
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Astronomy Forum is inhabited by many friendly and knowledgeable people more than willing to answer questions and help sort out what you find confusing. Please feel free to ask any and all questions here and you will be amazed by the plentiful responses and great information to be found here...DaltonSkyGazer likes this.Thanks,
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- 08-18-2012, 08:30 PM #4
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Re: Sky-bound in Stockport
Welcome to the forum. There's lots of good info here to help you get started and many members glad to answer your question.
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- 08-18-2012, 09:57 PM #5
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Welcome!
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- 08-18-2012, 10:51 PM #6
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Re: Sky-bound in Stockport
Welcome to the forum.
This is the right place to be for us lost ones. 
Bill
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- 08-19-2012, 03:11 AM #7
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Welcome!
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- 08-19-2012, 07:31 AM #8
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Re: Sky-bound in Stockport
Hello, Trebor and welcome to the realm astronomy...or part of it anyway. I hope you find what you seek in the dark shadows above our heads.
v/Respectfully,
Keven
- 08-19-2012, 10:51 PM #9
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Welcome to the forum Rob!
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- 08-20-2012, 02:20 AM #10
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Re: Sky-bound in Stockport
Hi Rob, welcome to the forum and good luck with your new telescope
Vince
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