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Originally Posted by Trixie
I have been lucky that most people are really interested when I mention astronomy.
Then again, maybe they are just greatful I am not boring them with palynology for once!
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Is hay fever a problem for a Palynologist?
As for astronomy, I get a lot of positive feedback, and questions, when I show people the images that I've taken. Most don't realise that these things are up in the sky and I often get asked if I can see these things from my backyard.
Other questions include:
"Do you see those colours?"
"How far away is it?"
"What is it?"
"What's it made of?"
To be honest I think the school system puts very little into the teaching of Astronomy and the same can be said for Geology. I don't know why because as far as I'm concerned they're both more interesting than Biology!!
Anyway, just thought I'd jump on the soap-box. Time to hop off now!
Cheers,
Mario