Re: [APML] Greenhorn

["Bill MacDonald" <k5zz@geusnet.com>]

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From: "steve banbury" <banburys@sonic.net>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 0:26 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] Greenhorn


> Welcome Craig--you couldn't find a more helpful group of people to learn
> from than the people on this list. The archives have been a great
> resource for me as well.
> 
> Best wishes--Steve
> 
> Craig Watson wrote:
> 
> >  Hello all:I have recently joined the APML at the recommendation of
> > Jim Janusz.  My Name is Craig Watson, and currently live with my wife
> > and three young daughters in Southern Texas.  I am a newcomer to
> > astronomy, having only been truly interested for the past 2-3 years.
> > I became intrigued with astronomy and astrophotography after having
> > been to the Texas Star Party this past year.  I was so amazed to meet
> > and talk with people like George Kepple, Glen Sanner, Al Nagler,
> > Stephen O'meara, and others.  I was so encouraged by the wealth of
> > help and encouragement I got from them and many other seasoned
> > veterans.  I currently only have access to my Uncle's 10" LX200
> > (without wedge, I know not the optimal starting point) but am making
> > plans over the next couple of years to acquire a televue refractor and
> > a suitable mount. I would like to thank you in advance for accepting a
> > greenhorn rookie into the group.  I imagine that I will be mostly
> > quiet, reading and learning in the beginning, but I would still ask
> > for any insight that you could give to an eager, budding young
> > astrophotographer.Should you have any pointer on where and how to
> > begin they would be incredibly welcome.Please feel to respond either
> > on list or off-list at craigwatson@prodigy.netKindest Regards,Craig
> 
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