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Old 03-01-2009, 05:30 AM
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Mike Salway features in US S&T's Ten Geat astrophotos of 2008

US Sky & Telecope just released their 10 great astrophotos of 2008 aaaaand our very own Mike Salway took two of them! Can ya believe that? On ya Mike

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/obser.../36973319.html

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Old 03-01-2009, 06:55 AM
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Congatualtions Mike. Not to only have 1 but to have 2 images what a sterling achievement and another notch in your belt promoting astronomy...Cheers Kev.
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Old 03-01-2009, 07:23 AM
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Well done Mike, congratulations!

Don't forget my cut of the royalties!
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Old 03-01-2009, 07:38 AM
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Congratulations Mike. Not bad for a year when your motivation was so low!
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Old 03-01-2009, 07:41 AM
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Well done Mike, nice images.
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Old 03-01-2009, 07:42 AM
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Excellent effort Mike. To be represented at all is fantastic, but to have two in that lot is just brill. Congrats!
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Old 03-01-2009, 08:48 AM
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Just imagine what he could do if he had more clear nights.


Fantastic effort Mike. Congrats. Very impressive company!
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Old 03-01-2009, 08:55 AM
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Great effort, Mike.....congratulations
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Old 03-01-2009, 08:59 AM
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Well done Mike, you’re mixing it with some heavy hitters on that list, with gear inventory probably worth more than the value of our homes!

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Old 03-01-2009, 09:06 AM
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Well done Mike, you’re mixing it with some heavy hitters on that list, with gear inventory probably worth more than the value of our homes!

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Especially Rob Gendler's and Ken Crawford's setups!!.
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Old 03-01-2009, 09:13 AM
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great stuff mike .. 12" newts fight well above there weight
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Old 03-01-2009, 09:15 AM
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Top stuff!
Fantastic start to 2009.
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Old 03-01-2009, 09:26 AM
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Hi Mike, Mike & All,

Wow, that is quite an achievement -- two out of ten!

Congratulations and well done.


Best,

Les D

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Old 03-01-2009, 10:10 AM
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Congratulations Mike - you must be chuffed
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Old 03-01-2009, 10:21 AM
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Congratulations, Mike! That is a great achievement!

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Old 03-01-2009, 11:11 AM
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Congrats Mike !

Excellent achievement and well deserved.

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Old 03-01-2009, 11:27 AM
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You're in great company there Mike.
Congratulations!
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Old 03-01-2009, 11:30 AM
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Congrats Mike

Well done!

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Old 03-01-2009, 12:21 PM
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congratulations Mr Salway!! Stellar result mate
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Old 03-01-2009, 12:25 PM
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Congratulations Mike. I hope this serves as further encouragement to keep going... I certainly hope it makes you feel more excitement and passion.

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