The greying....a suggestion

I agree that this thread has wandered far from the topic. Here's a thought. Phil, you sound like a guy with a lot of valuable life experiences, many of which others haven't had a chance to learn. You probably have a lot of experience with equipment and techniques in the astronomical world as well. You sound like a guy with a lot to share. Understanding that people's preferences differ because their tastes and desires differ frees us up to enjoy our own predelictions, at the same time we enjoy each others differences. Makes for a more intersting less, homogenous world. I want to encourage you to use your strengths and knowledge to help educate people as to the possibilities open to them, and then leave them free to make their own choices. Lot more fun for everyone that way, and you become a great resource for people, too. Now.......
waddya say we all just talk equipment?
Larry

Larry, I REALLY hope that your message will get through...

Astronomy is about SHARING..., not necessarily equipment (even though this is nice too), but also knowledge, wisdom, images, time... there is simply no room for selfishness here.


Clear skies to all! 8)