[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by croweater

Sorry for off topic guys Hi Strongman Mike. Big coincidence for me as I believe your mate Attila in the link was largely responsible for getting into this hobby. I think it must be him as in about 1987 an "Attila" gave me my first ever views through a telescope at the Canberra Observatory. It was a C14 and I nearly missed out as it was cloudy when my son, wife and I visited. He showed us the telescope then as we were outside leaving my 7yr old son said "there's a star" and Attila said "no that's Jupiter! Come back in" and we got great views for about 30mins. I was hooked from then on and saved up for a 8 inch Parks on a Samson mount. Which I still am using. I think Attila was a uni student at the time. So thanks to Attila!

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Mike