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Thread Introduction:
I thought I would make a thread about astrophotography and telescope setups. I made this thread just in case anyone is interested in starting, already has a setup, ask questions, show pictures, give examples, etc.
This thread can also be used for just overall general photography, cameras, etc etc etc... I'm only putting down what "I" know and will let the more experienced guys add in with whatever gets discussed, etc.
I was on another forum, I believe it was "Clo*dy N*gh*s" (Note: I did the "*" for a reason) and I was not very interested in staying for long because it was like a dick measuring contest over there with people more interested in boasting how much their rig setup costed vs other peoples... it just seriously rubbed me the wrong way!!! I F'N HATE IT when people have to show off what they have and not answer a simple F'N QUESTION, but yet instead would rather belittle or put down what one can afford or are ignorant of a particular subject and the other person just won't give any real help. I really don't know how to convey that thought? Me, as some know how "I" am, I'm the type of person that likes to help people actually learn a subject as I don't judge other peoples income status and what they can and cannot afford, but instead answer the question and give them ideas or alternatives and help them learn. I don't know everything about radios, for example, but I know more than your average person due to my background and work experiences.
Anyways, I haven't been back to that web site for a few years now because I'd probably go tell someone at this point they can shove their telescope up their a$$ and extend the tube!!!
-rant over
So, with that said, I hope there are people here that have this as a hobby or would like to start out as a hobby. I'll make a few reserved posts to help break down components (i.e. telescope tube/type, tripods, cameras/ccd imagers, accessories, and computer setups) and cut/paste links as well to those particular posts so as to try to prevent things from getting too buried.
This first post will be an introduction post along with whatever else happens to come to mind...
I just very recently fixed my broken laptop by replacing the main board and now relearning things as I haven't done anything related to telescopes for a while, but know the basics at least.
Anyways, start asking, post pictures, etc etc etc...
Btw, ALWAYS LOOK for any of my "NOTE" comments as they will be very important to read and you will see why, especially if you are new to the hobby!!!
I thought I would make a thread about astrophotography and telescope setups. I made this thread just in case anyone is interested in starting, already has a setup, ask questions, show pictures, give examples, etc.
This thread can also be used for just overall general photography, cameras, etc etc etc... I'm only putting down what "I" know and will let the more experienced guys add in with whatever gets discussed, etc.
I was on another forum, I believe it was "Clo*dy N*gh*s" (Note: I did the "*" for a reason) and I was not very interested in staying for long because it was like a dick measuring contest over there with people more interested in boasting how much their rig setup costed vs other peoples... it just seriously rubbed me the wrong way!!! I F'N HATE IT when people have to show off what they have and not answer a simple F'N QUESTION, but yet instead would rather belittle or put down what one can afford or are ignorant of a particular subject and the other person just won't give any real help. I really don't know how to convey that thought? Me, as some know how "I" am, I'm the type of person that likes to help people actually learn a subject as I don't judge other peoples income status and what they can and cannot afford, but instead answer the question and give them ideas or alternatives and help them learn. I don't know everything about radios, for example, but I know more than your average person due to my background and work experiences.
Anyways, I haven't been back to that web site for a few years now because I'd probably go tell someone at this point they can shove their telescope up their a$$ and extend the tube!!!
-rant over
So, with that said, I hope there are people here that have this as a hobby or would like to start out as a hobby. I'll make a few reserved posts to help break down components (i.e. telescope tube/type, tripods, cameras/ccd imagers, accessories, and computer setups) and cut/paste links as well to those particular posts so as to try to prevent things from getting too buried.
This first post will be an introduction post along with whatever else happens to come to mind...
I just very recently fixed my broken laptop by replacing the main board and now relearning things as I haven't done anything related to telescopes for a while, but know the basics at least.
Anyways, start asking, post pictures, etc etc etc...
Btw, ALWAYS LOOK for any of my "NOTE" comments as they will be very important to read and you will see why, especially if you are new to the hobby!!!
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