I love amateur astronomy. Recently I joined the local astronomy club and found out they have a dark sky location with an observatory that has a 30" objective mirror in it! Folks, that is a large scope and only once in my life have I observed through a 30" telescope. This is the kind you have to climb a ladder to look through. Way back in the 90s, I will never forget the stunning views of the heavens witnessed. One in particular was the Whirlpool galaxy in Ursa Major otherwise known as M-51. The spiral arms of this magnificent face on galaxy stood out in detail and I was completely blown away by the view!
To say I am excited by learning of the facilities available in the new club is an understatement!
Ooh la la!
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