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adt175 · Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 106 Location: Edinburgh

Hello everyone!
My name's Andy Tennant and you can blame Brian Wright for me pitching up here!
I'm over in Edinburgh, very nearly but not quite 40, married, two wee boys, and I've been dabbling in astronomy for a few years now.
I've had a variety of scopes but I've finally settled for an STF Mirage 180 Mak, PST (Brian's fault), HEQ5 Pro, and more barlow lenses than you can shake a stick at. My main interest is Solar System imaging as I've finally realised that I can't see DSOs and imaging is way beyond me. But never say never I suppose.... Rolling Eyes

Brian mentioned there was a meeting on the 5th so I'll maybe try and come along - that is if you let people from sarf of the river into you manor.
Cheers
Andy

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Solar B · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 138 Location: Dalgety Bay

Andy
im sure everyone on the forum wishes you a warm welcome , being used to these on-line forums and a senior member of UKAI you,ll feel right at home here ,
also the fact that you are an experienced imager, you,ll be in demand and a few people will want to pick your brains ( including me) brian

pbholmes · Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 167 Location: Dalgety Bay

Hi Andy,

In spite of your location, we would be delighted to have you on board.
I used to live in Embra myself, so I'm not prejudiced. Very Happy

Consider yourself an honorary West Fifer, along with Emma, who lives in East Sussex.

Nice pics, much better than my best efforts so far, but my scope is badly in need of collimation.
What did you use to mosaic the moon pics?

Paul.

Solar B · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 138 Location: Dalgety Bay

Andy a couple of things i forgot to mention for the next meeting, was dont forget to bring your passport with you and enough for the first round Laughing

brian

bhenderson50 · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 59 Location: dalgety bay

Hi Andy,
welcome to the new club. I liked your images that you posted. Look forward to meeting you and discussing your imaging experiences.
BobH
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adt175 · Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 106 Location: Edinburgh

adt175 · Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 106 Location: Edinburgh

Right, screwed up that last post.....

Thanks for your welcome everyone - hope to see you all soon.

Paul: I used software called Panorama Maker that came with my digi camera.

Cheers

Andy

seabay

If Andy has to bring a passport to meetings, does that mean I have to get a visa when I visit?? Or does being 50% Aberdonian let me off the hook?? Laughing

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Solar B · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 138 Location: Dalgety Bay

Emma definately no passport or visa required for you to come to a meeting , infact i will make sure theres a red carpet down first .
brian

seabay

That's so nice - I may even wear my Famous Eclipse Hat (hope the Bronze Medal-winning Saros 139 polo shirt is still being worn!) Very Happy

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Emma H