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Like others here, I haven’t yet circled the Sun 70 times, about to complete my 67th circuit. My main focus in this pastime these days is Outreach Astronomy, attending public events at Mt Stromlo Observatory as well as numerous local community events run by Communities at Work and ACT Government. To date, more than 20 thousand adults and children have viewed through my scopes……
I use two setups for my outreach efforts, first being “Excalibur” an 18”F3.5 Dobsonian which I wheel in&out of my Ford Transit Sport fully assembled. My second setup is the William Optics Gran Turismo 153mm F7.8 that rides on an AZEQ6GT & the biggest Tak tripod. Both setups weigh around 60Kg.
I think the secret to longevity is keeping fit and delaying the onset of sarcopenia by high protein diet and weight bearing exercise. To that end I ride bikes (non powered ones), I also windsurf, ski in winter, bushwalk and play badminton…….
“ Use it or lose it “
Last edited by Rainmaker; 18-05-2024 at 10:55 AM.
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