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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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I'm surprised that you get that kind of treatment .... on a similar note I know many very capable lady engineers and have never had an issue with them .
I wish I had met some lady astronomers other than just the vernerable Mrs Irene Towers when I was a young fellow .... I'm sure they were out there .... but they never joined the clubs.
Some of my old girlfriends became amateur astronomers .... I'd like to think that was my influence ....