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Originally Posted by Dog Star
It appears to me that the vast majority of us (and I'm one of them) refer to themselves as "amateur astronomers." ......
Thoughts, anyone?
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Phil I often use the "amateur astronomer" term to describe myself, but I was once "corrected" by someone who was firmly of the opinion that as I have no actual tertiary qualifications in astronomy I shouldn't be calling myself an astronomer of any kind!
(I wonder what Galileo, Copernicus, etc, would have to say on that?)
Anyway I sometimes use the term "backyard astronomer" as I think maybe it gives people a clearer picture of what I do, and I was once referred to as an "astronomy enthusiast" by a radio announcer.
Whatever name we use for ourselves, the viewing (or lack thereof) is exactly the same, and no more or no less enjoyable!
