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Sorry if I never introduced myself: I'm 63 years old and very much retired (started as a Nuclear Submarine gearbox designer and then spent 35 years at HP in the computer industry). My astro journey started when my Dad bought me a small refractor for Christmas when I was 9 years old ... I was amazed at looking at Jupiter and Saturn through that tiny scope in the back garden on very cold nights. I then lived through the Apollo era and always wanted to be an astronaut, but never made it  My wife then bought me a Russian Tal1 telescope (6 inch newt) in the 90's which my daughter and I enjoyed looking through for a while ... she now has quite a senior position in the space industry, so I guess she also caught the bug. My wife then gave me an 8" newt as a birthday present a few years ago and that is my current OTA (I daren't replace it until I have proved I have got the most out of it that I can). Like many on here I have been on a steep learning curve for a couple of years, but am enjoying every minute of it. Please put up with me if I ever get frustrated by this hobby. |
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Well, I think many have gotten to know you through you many questions on this forum. But welcome! And frustration is 1/2 the driving force for moving forward and deeper into the hobby! Alan |
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Agree with @Alan Brunelle Andy LOL  welcome!Dale |
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| This is a great story @Andy Wray . Even though we 'know' you well now, it's better late than never! |
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| Welcome, Andy, and thanks for sharing. |
