I'm sorry to hear that you're treated like that . It always baffles me the lack of women in the hobby. I guess it does attract its fair share of 'gadget gurus' which is not such a female trait. I'm similarly baffled by the complete lack of female involvement in my other major hobby of gliding.
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Originally Posted by jjjnettie
At times I hate being a female in a male dominated hobby.
I hate being ignored by staff in astronomy and electronics stores.
I hate being patronised on the observing field. eg. once, on borrowing a compass, being asked if I knew how to use it.
I hate the looks of disbelief when I say that "yes, I took that photo". Then being asked to explain how I took it, knowing that they are trying to catch me out.
It doesn't happen often, but when it does I find it very humiliating.
On a happier note, I just love being around Astro folk who know me and accept me for who I am.
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