What can a newcomer to astronomy bring to the table?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the contributions and experiences of a newcomer to astronomy, specifically focusing on stargazing and astrophotography. Participants share their backgrounds, interests, and the potential for learning within the community.

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Main Points Raised

  • Joe introduces himself as an enthusiastic newcomer with experience in stargazing and astrophotography, mentioning his equipment and past publications.
  • Dave welcomes Joe and highlights the presence of other members interested in astrophotography, suggesting a community of shared interests.
  • Joe expresses a desire to learn from others and emphasizes his preference for observing over photography, while still enjoying the latter.
  • Another participant acknowledges Joe's background and shares their own experience related to Fort Rucker, indicating a connection through shared military experiences.
  • Joe responds by discussing the technical aspects of flight training, indicating a blend of physical and mental challenges in his background.

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Participants generally agree on the excitement of sharing experiences and learning within the astronomy community. However, individual preferences for observation versus photography are noted, indicating a diversity of interests without conflict.

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Participants reference personal experiences and backgrounds that may influence their perspectives on astronomy and related activities, but no specific assumptions or limitations are outlined.

Who May Find This Useful

Newcomers to astronomy, amateur astrophotographers, and individuals interested in stargazing may find this discussion relevant and engaging.

Ironmanlet
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Hey guys. I just found this forum and I am pretty excited about it. I feel I really have a lot to offer and a lot to learn so I am excited to be here.

I have a number of telescopes and love stargazing. I have written articles for magazines and have had images published in magazines as well.

I am Joe.

A few pics I have taken.

This was with a Nikon D3200 DSLR. 300mm lens with as high of an f stop as possible. (I think it was like f-26). I had UV and polarizing filters on it. Partial solar eclipse back in November of 14. I was at fort rucker AL.
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one of my rigs. Orion sky quest. 12 inch objective with intelliscope navigation (I only use when I do public star parties)

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Jupiter of course

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I love all things astronomy. looking forward to learning from you all.
 
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hey there Joe,

welcome to PF :smile:
good pix from you well done

Tis good to see some one else experimenting and taking astrophotos
There's several of us on here that are into serious amateur astrophotography
and you are sure to get to know them as time goes bye
some names ... Russ Watters, Andy Resnick, and myself to name 3 :smile:

cheers
Dave
 
Awesome. Thanks Dave. will be on the look out to get to know you guys and pick your brains and learn from your experience. While I do like to take pictures, I am more about simply observing (as I am sure most of you are). I am not a good photographer, but enjoy it. Either way, this forum will be good for me and I am sincerely happy I found it. I know I can learn a lot here. Which is a huge priority in my life.
 
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I love it man. so glad to have found this forum.
 
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Ironmanlet said:
<snip> I was at fort rucker AL.

Nice- when? I worked at Eglin AFB for a year (1998-ish) and visited Rucker to present a short course on IR techniques and countermeasures. I got a tour of the base and a few aircraft- I can't imagine piloting helicopters in good weather, never mind at night whilst being shot at...
 
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awesome. Thanks for sharing. I was there for initial rotary wing flight training from Nov 2013 to about Jul 2015. I love it because of how technical it is. Not just about physically flying, but mental aspects as well. Like you are for familiar with yourself, we have know how all of the systems work and go into detail about it.
 

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