A quick introduction

[RobertFinlay]

Hi, I'm Robert and I joined the OAS back in January 2022.  It has taken me 6 months to find the forum due to technical reasons and I'm very pleased that I joined the society enjoying both the observation meetings in Otford and presentations in Petts Wood.

I live just outside of Bromley and the first lock-down provided me the extra time to observe the night sky after being intrigued by the occultation of Saturn and Jupiter and Elon Musk's Sky Train in 2020. 

I bought my first scope in March 2021 and it didn't take me long to begin exploring the solar system and see the wonders of the night sky but I was curious to find out more and the OAS seemed the perfect fit for what I was looking for both educationally and socially.

Since purchasing the telescope, I have upgraded it with special lenses and recording equipment and I am now starting to get reasonable images that I will share on the forum over the coming months.

During the 6 months with the OAS, I have already met some fascinating members of the society and enjoyed some fantastic presentations by members and guests.  I look forward to some great evenings observing and sharing knowledge and meeting more of you over the coming years.

Hoping for clear skies!
Robert

[Hugh]

Hi Robert

Really glad to hear you are enjoying the society and that we finally have you on the Forum.

I've been a member for quite a few years now and have never regretted joining.

Cheers

Hugh

[Carole]

Welcome Robert, looks like we are going to have another imager on board.  Make sure you check with us before buying any imaging equipment.

Carole

[RobertFinlay]

Thanks Carole and Hugh,

I have a few planetary imaging projects coming up soon including Saturn, Jupiter and Mars with oppositions for all 3 over the next 4 months so hoping that will provide some decent pictures to put up in the house.  I'm very happy with a few of my moon shots so a collage is being built for moon, planets and eventually galaxies / nebulae when I have the right equipment.
Venus is my current project but getting up half way through the night to get to a place I can observe and image it has been problematic when working. I might see if there's a view in the back-garden as my last outing at the weekend proved the planet to be in an unexpected location from where I thought it should be but clouds got in the way before I could re-adjust my setup.  See you over the coming months where maybe we can discuss more.  All the best.
Robert