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Originally Posted by theodog
Nice scope -very inspirational.
I too grew up in the Mayfield area. Vine St infact.
Learned my early astronomy under the lights (and gasses) of the BHP and other industries.
Had to stop frequently as the steam from the coke ovens cleared.  |
Ah yes! The choke ovens. I had forgotten them! I worked briefly at the BHP for 6 months prior to uni. I had excellent hearing so they put me in the tinsmiths shop - dozens of hammers hitting sheet metal in a big tin shed. My mate landed in the choke ovens - her obviously had great lung function - he took one look and walked straight out the main gate!