[Quark (Trevor)]

Hi all,
Any of you that have checked out the "Perfect focus each time" thread on the "ATM and DIY Projects forum would be aware of the truly stunning new design for a focusing mask by the Russian Pavel Bahtinov.

This new innovation rates right up there amongst the most ground breaking and pivotal advancements in amateur astronomy of our time. This was made freely available to all via the internet and will benefit thousands of amateurs around the world.

Hundreds of IIS members have benefited from this invention and ultimately science will be the richer for the work of Pavel Bahtinov.

I am posting this thread in the hope that other IIS members might support some form of official recognition from Mike, on behalf of IIS, the largest amateur astronomy forum in the Southern Hemisphere, in recognition of the contribution of Pavel Bahtinov to amateur astronomy.

I think it would be great if Mike could convey our congratulations and appreciation of this mans work from the amateurs of OZ.

I note from the original "Perfect focus each time thread" that IIS forum member ozstockman (Mike) can speak Russian and possibly may be able to help with such a message.

Regards
Trevor