Anthony Wesley in TIME magazine

[DavidU (Dave)]

I have heard Bird is in the new TIME magazine. Anyone seen this?
My hat comes off to you Anthony !

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I must buy a copy. Thanks for the heads up David.

[DavidU (Dave)]

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/ar...912415,00.html

[Quark (Trevor)]

Thanks David,

Isn't it just excellent that Anthony Wesley, Australian amateur, IIS member and elite Planetary imager should receive such recognition.

I think Anthony probably slips under the radar of most, he goes about his work with great determination, incredible attention to detail and is recognized as one of the most talented astro photographers on this planet by his peers.

Not only is Anthony very skilled in what he does but he is most open about how he does it and supports the work of other amateurs by freely making available the software that he has written to aid in the processing of planetary images. He is also most approachable and most willing to share his knowledge with others.

It is great to see Anthony receive the world wide plaudits that he justly deserves by discovery of this impact on Jupiter, but I think his contribution to the development of the standard of planetary imaging in Australia is also worthy of recognition.

Already there is recognition by many professional astronomers of the advantages of collaboration with amateurs in various fields of research, I think a great indication of the esteem in which Anthony is held in professional circles was the application of the HST to image this extremely significant discovery, even though the HST had not finished being fully commissioned following its recent service by the Space Shuttle.

It saddens me a bit that people that can kick or hit various different types of balls are held in such high esteem by the general public while ordinary people that achieve extraordinary things in science, that contribute to our knowledge base and who's work ultimately makes a difference, seem to be unknown and don't receive the same recognition.

I stand and applaud the work of Anthony Wesley.
Regards
Trevor

[DavidU (Dave)]

Well said Trev !!!!!!!!!

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Yes, totally agree Trev - it is truely well deserved. Well done Anthony, Im sure that you are and will be an inspiration for many.

Cheers Petra d.

[renormalised (Carl)]

It saddens me a bit that people that can kick or hit various different types of balls are held in such high esteem by the general public while ordinary people that achieve extraordinary things in science, that contribute to our knowledge base and who's work ultimately makes a difference, seem to be unknown and don't receive the same recognition.

Saddens me too Trevor...problem is that most people aren't interested in science. "It's too hard"...all they seems to understand is sport, American/Australian Idol, reality TV this and that, Rove and other nonsense like that. Anything where they don't have to think at all, just sit there and suck it in. They also don't get the right encouragement and teaching when they're at school. Now, it's become a generational thing.

That Anthony has made a news snippet in Time magzine is great. It's good to see amateur astronomers getting the recognition they deserve

[gregbradley]

Yep Bird is an awesome guy.

Greg.

[bird (Anthony Wesley)]

Geez, you guys... :-)

There are a lot of very talented amateurs, including Trev here, Mike, and too many others to name.

Seems to me that the quality of work done by amateurs have increased very rapidly in the last few years, aided by better cameras and computer gear. I think this has slipped past many of the professionals who don't really pay much attention to what happens outside their professional circle.

I hope two main things come out of this when the excitement has died down... better collaboration between amateurs and professionals, with more recognition of the quality of work that amateurs can achieve, and the other thing is more interest in amateur astronomy among todays schoolkids, get them hooked nice and early into stargazing...

I'm doing the rounds of some local schools now, the kids are very enthusiastic so it doesn't make it hard at all to get them interested in space stuff...

cheers, Bird

[acropolite (Phil)]

Onya Bird, there may be lots of other talented amateurs, this is your time and the accolades are well deserved.

[renormalised (Carl)]

Well Anthony, I'm on my way to becoming a professional astronomer and being an amateur will always be in my blood. I fully intend to suck the life out of as many amateurs as I can find....you'll have to glue your eyes and CCD's to your eyepieces and drink copious amounts of coffee to stay awake

[TheDecepticon]

Certainly is a great achievement, Anthony! Well done to some well deserved kudos, by the sound of it! The thing that I'm saddened by, is the fact that I don't know you personally! Congratulations!!

[seanliddelow (Sean)]

What about me im talented......lol.
Im probably the best and only 14 year old astronomer!
Congratulations on time magazine Anthony your an inspiration for all iis users.

Sean

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi Anthony

I am thrilled that you are getting out to the schools and sharing your experiences. Above all the accolades regarding your discovery -you then give so generously of your time. What can say! again - well done. Cheers Petra d.

Originally Posted by bird

and the other thing is more interest in amateur astronomy among todays schoolkids, get them hooked nice and early into stargazing...

I'm doing the rounds of some local schools now, the kids are very enthusiastic so it doesn't make it hard at all to get them interested in space stuff...

cheers, Bird

[GrahamL]

Quite a few members here are just awesome with there planetary captures, I had a lot going on that week and completely missed those
first few days and only twigged when I saw Anthonys scope in the telegraph and then went "know that scope", or the smaller version
then ,know that name?.. no surprise there

great stuff and well deserved

[erick (Eric)]

I once had my scope set up beside Anthony's at a star camp. Anyone want my autograph?




As I said elsewhere, it's unfortunate Anthony didn't make the cover of Time! Congratulations, Anthony!