Why we observe

Started by ivanong, 03/20/2006 01:45PM

Posted 03/20/2006 01:45PM Opening Post

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Hi All, heard this essay on NPR today:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5289423

I think it captures the essense and spirit of why we call ourselves amateur astronomers!

Ivan

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Posted 03/20/2006 02:12PM | Edited 03/20/2006 02:13PM #1

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So true... Ivan. 8)
We become one with Nature, we feel truly "ALIVE" when we are at a dark site, with no signs of civilization around us...
It is a beautiful thing, that (sadly) few have experienced...

Thanks,

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Posted 03/21/2006 06:46AM #2

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Nicely expressed.
Thank you Ivan.
Linton

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Posted 03/22/2006 11:16PM | Edited 03/23/2006 07:15PM #3

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Because I might find something the Hubble S.T. missed.

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