nice to be here again!

[Mattsss]

Hi all, it’s been years since I’ve had the time and energy to do some astrophotography.

super keen to get enthused by members photos!

[ameerat42]

Welcome back or to AP, depending on whether you've posted before.

Astrophotography sounds good. Are you sure you are a "Beginner"?
It sounds at least like Intermediate. You might need to revise that
in your profile.

[ricktas]

Hi and welcome. You say nice to be here again.. have you had an account on this site previously? And I agree with Am, it sounds like you are not a beginner photographer, also.

[bitsnpieces]

Welcome back
Don't worry, I'm in the same boat, haven't touch a camera in years (aside from phone cameras)

[Mark L]

.......super keen to get enthused by members photos!
Super keen for you to comment on said photos and for you to post your photos.:th3:
(why do mods think you are not a beginner??):)

[ricktas]

Super keen for you to comment on said photos and for you to post your photos.:th3:
(why do mods think you are not a beginner??):)

"it’s been years since I’ve had the time and energy to do some astrophotography" from the OP, suggests a long term photographic ability. So that is why we think he is not a beginner.