NEW MEMBER? Introduce yourself in this thread.

**slang** · 2012-Jul-11, 07:42 PM

LTNS, welcome back CJSF!

**Fazor** · 2012-Jul-11, 08:31 PM

This seems like as good a thread as any to extend a hello to all the newly-assimilated members. It also gives me a chance to apologize in advance. What for? Oh, you'll find out. They always find out. MWAHAHAHhahah.... oh. Sorry.

**ppk** · 2012-Jul-11, 09:36 PM

Hello everyone!

I'm a CS student from Poland. I've been interested in space for as long as I can remember, recently got my first telescope and I'm still learning how to use it, but enjoying every moment.

I recently joined Cosmoquest to count some craters in my spare time, and it looks like I arrived just in time to be assimilated by the BAUT

Paul

**LookingSkyward** · 2012-Jul-12, 10:35 AM

Hi ppk!

Welcome to BAUT...er, CosmoQuest!

best,
dave

**~~Parallel Universes~~** · 2012-Jul-13, 01:11 AM

I'm a space enthusiast in Queensland, Australia. I'm 41 and work for myself. Never got into the observational side but like the theoretical stuff. Not that I don't enjoy looking at the stars out here away from the city. Once saw a meteorite explode into 3 pieces. Each piece a different colour. Doubt I'll ever see that again.

Just spent the day trying to get my new wireless modem to work. Very scatty reception out here even with an antenna. Just extended it to the limit of the coaxial cable using an old roof rack and a broom handle. Finally working. Might lose you if the wind changes direction but I have a connection for now. Albeit a slow one.

**LookingSkyward** · 2012-Jul-13, 06:26 AM

Hi Parrallel!

Welcome to BAUT - CosmoQuest!

Best,
dave

**~~Parallel Universes~~** · 2012-Jul-14, 03:54 AM

I mean't meteor. Obviously. I would have been extremely lucky if I saw a meteorite break into 3 pieces. Unless it hit me ofcourse.

**Charlie in Dayton** · 2012-Jul-16, 03:03 AM

Hello one and all...my name is Charlie, I'm from Dayton, and I've decided to reestablish myself on a couple of forums I haven't been on in years...
I've reestablished myself on the JREF board, and now have done the same here.

For various reasons related to my emotional health, I decided to come back and interact with a larger circle of folk, even if it's just on teh intertubes.
I'm a longtime stargazer, I do outreach/educational work with the local astro society, and have had the distinct pleasure to hear (and dine with) the BA his own
self on two occasions. It will take awhile to find out just what's what on here, but it will be a good thing for me to kick in on a couple of topics on a small scale
to start. Hopefully this will help me keep the bills to my friendly local pshrink at a minimum.

If you remember me, I hope it's fondly. If we've never met, hi there...what's up?

**nmillerche** · 2012-Jul-16, 07:41 AM

Greetings all. I learned of this site at TAM 2012, and am looking forward to learning and meeting everybody. I'm from the east coast of the U.S., from which I hope to talk more when I get back from the South Point in Nevada.

Cheers,
Nathan

**slang** · 2012-Jul-16, 07:52 AM

Welcome Nathan, and welcome back, Charlie!

**Swift** · 2012-Jul-16, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie in Dayton

Hello one and all...my name is Charlie, I'm from Dayton, and I've decided to reestablish myself on a couple of forums I haven't been on in years...
I've reestablished myself on the JREF board, and now have done the same here.

Hi CiD, this is Swift, as in the same Swift as on FWIS. Nice to have you back.

Knowing your interest, you should take a look at this amateur radio thread.

**R.A.F.** · 2012-Jul-16, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie in Dayton

If you remember me, I hope it's fondly.

Of course.

it's good to see ya back.

I assume this means you will be participating, which is a very good thing....looking forward to your contributions.

**Charlie in Dayton** · 2012-Jul-16, 03:32 PM

'Twill take a bit to figger out where to dip a toe into the waters, and of course getting back into the philosophical/educational/technical bent will take a bit more time, but yeah, the intent is to make some solid contributions. Just gotta get back into the swing of things after an extended 'time out'...

**Andromeda321** · 2012-Jul-16, 08:36 PM

Saw CiD's mention on FWIS that he's returned, decided to take a poke around.

Another of the Old Guard back for a look around... not sure how long it will last as I am now doing an Astronomy PhD at the University of Amsterdam doing too many things with my time already, but worth a poke around.

**Swift** · 2012-Jul-16, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Andromeda321

Saw CiD's mention on FWIS that he's returned, decided to take a poke around.

Another of the Old Guard back for a look around... not sure how long it will last as I am now doing an Astronomy PhD at the University of Amsterdam doing too many things with my time already, but worth a poke around.

Hi Rommie. Wow, is this a summer holiday for FWIS members? <big smile> - the smilies are still messed up from the merger

**ToSeek** · 2012-Jul-17, 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by Andromeda321

Saw CiD's mention on FWIS that he's returned, decided to take a poke around.

Another of the Old Guard back for a look around... not sure how long it will last as I am now doing an Astronomy PhD at the University of Amsterdam doing too many things with my time already, but worth a poke around.

Welcome back - have enjoyed your blog posts about your travels.

**Andromeda321** · 2012-Jul-17, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by ToSeek

Welcome back - have enjoyed your blog posts about your travels.

Thanks ToSeek- always enjoyed your comments too on my blog!

Pleased to report that I'm hitting up country #50 in under two weeks, when I'll be exploring Iceland on my way to visit family in the USA. I'm super excited!

(Oh yeah, so I forgot to mention in my original introduction for those who actually don't know me that there are two things I do in life, astronomy and travel a lot. Both are at their cores, after all, a kind of exploration!)

**HenrikOlsen** · 2012-Jul-17, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Andromeda321

Thanks ToSeek- always enjoyed your comments too on my blog!

Pleased to report that I'm hitting up country #50 in under two weeks, when I'll be exploring Iceland on my way to visit family in the USA. I'm super excited!

(Oh yeah, so I forgot to mention in my original introduction for those who actually don't know me that there are two things I do in life, astronomy and travel a lot. Both are at their cores, after all, a kind of exploration!)

just browsed a but. and boggled somewhat over a graph. Cute gaussians certainly, with very pretty peaks, but am I actually reading the scale correctly and a GPS's time will be two MINUTES off if the elevation is 50 meters wrong?

**Jerryfs** · 2012-Jul-23, 05:47 AM

Hello all! My names Jerry. I'm very new here and not up to speed yet. I'll be looking around while I learn the rules. I have a long history as an avid observer and astrophotographer. All the way back to the film and cold camera days. Anyone remember hypersensitizing Kodak 2415? You don't hit elementary school in the Sputnik era without being fed science. I didn't take the Phd track but have a lifelong love of the night sky and all things space. Looking forward to discussions on all matter of things.

**LookingSkyward** · 2012-Jul-23, 09:37 AM

Hi Jerry!
Welcome to CosmoQuest!

Best,
dave

**Jerryfs** · 2012-Jul-24, 05:12 AM

Thank you, Dave. Looking forward to enjoying the thread. You're up by Anacortes Telescope and Wildbird aren't you?

**LookingSkyward** · 2012-Jul-24, 02:54 PM

Yes, Anacortes is actually my home town :> I now live about half an hour away. Bought my Telrad at 'scope & 'bird!

**Jerryfs** · 2012-Jul-25, 05:07 AM

I've done some business with them also. I miss their annual appreciation day. It was fun.

**Shane Dopson** · 2012-Aug-03, 05:01 PM

Hi everyone,
New to the forum. Mostly joined out of general interest and (more specifically) to join in on any discussions during the Curiosity Virtual Landing Parties this Sunday.
I'm not a professional (by any stretch), but more of an "Armchair Armature Astronomer".
Looking forward to hearing what you all have to say this weekend!

Cheers,
Shane

**Swift** · 2012-Aug-03, 05:28 PM

Hi Shane, welcome to CQ.

I moved your post from OTB to our Introductions thread.

In our Space Exploration forum there is big discussion thread about Curiosity that you might want to check out.

Cheers to you too.

**Alfa Centauri** · 2012-Aug-05, 07:16 PM

Hello guys!

I'm kinda new here, looking for new contacts, people who share the love for space science, new ideas and maybe just chat about what's out there.

I am an amateur astronomer, and Astrophysics undergraduate. My main interests are stellar astrophysics and minor planets/comets/asteroids.

**slang** · 2012-Aug-05, 08:18 PM

Welcome to Cosmoquest, Alfa Centauri! Always great to have another (almost) pro on board. :-)

**Alfa Centauri** · 2012-Aug-06, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by slang

Welcome to Cosmoquest, Alfa Centauri! Always great to have another (almost) pro on board. :-)

Thanks, I'm flattered that call me "almost pro", 'cause I'm just starting in Astrophysics, I think I have more questions than answers to give... but I will try my best!

**BenP** · 2012-Aug-09, 06:28 PM

Hey. I'm a code monkey intern for the site. I'm a senior Electrical Engineering major. Don't really know what else to say.

**Noclevername** · 2012-Aug-09, 09:03 PM

Welcome aboard, BenP!

Thread: NEW MEMBER? Introduce yourself in this thread.

Thread Tools

Display

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack...

Hello and Intro

Similar Threads

First Thread from a new member

A suggestion about the new member intro thread

How many posts do you need to become a Member (as opposed to Junior Member)?

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Don.

Posting Permissions