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Thanks to all for the nice comments on my geriatric recollections. Brent and Graeme, am envious of your newspaper cuttings of Sputniks 1 & 2. Never thought of doing that at the time and now kind of regret it. What a moment in the history of astronomy. I assume it made the front pages but can't recall.
As for light pollution in those days I too was blessed for a few years, until the local council figured street lights would be a good idea, especially one right opposite my back yard. After a few frustrating nights I got mad and decided to improve my pitching skills one early morning. Strange how after ten minutes of practice a stone accidentally took out the light bulb. Blessed darkness once again descended. It took the council 6 months to replace it!
Cheers all
Wayne
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