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Originally Posted by supernova1965
Listening to the story from someone who is new to astronomy as I am I felt that it was something that would get you interested in looking further into it. Lets face it was the media they have to "Sex it Up" a little. You never get a realistic account of anything that they put out there. But I did find it enjoyable to listen to.   |
Hi Warren,
I appreciate your comments about 'sexing it up' and not getting a realistic account on a show such as this. Afterall, it's more designed for the latte sipping crowd in Darlinghurst. I should have realized they would be more interested in the fact that Comet Hale-Bopp had determined the timing of my wedding rather than the science around comets. I, like I'm sure many fellow IISs, have funny stories around interacting with the public - I should have thrown more of those in.
I must admit I was disappointed with the stereotyping of Charley Lineweaver referring to amateurs as 'lonely and hypothermic!' (I know, I've got nerve saying this after my Darlinghurst crack above). I for one hate the cold - hence my industrial strength freezer suit. Also, I would much rather observe with fellow enthusiasts than on my own. His comments to me had a touch of 'those mad monks' about it. Don't miss understand me, I have a high regard for Charley, and I'll accept that quite often the impression left can be influenced greatly by how the comments are edited. (infact, he by coincidence has written one of our lead articles in Astronomy 2010).
Regards
Glenn