[petuniasevan]

I did take an astronomy class in college as an elective (easy credits), but I've been an amateur astronomer since I was five.

I got my first 'scope (a 30 mm refractor) when I was six, and until recently had a well-used old Meade 10" Newtonian reflector on an equatorial mount. I had to sell it when I moved, and have not yet scraped together the funds for a new 'scope.

I use the software program Starry Night Pro for exploration, education, and just plain fun. It can interface with some 'scopes; I'll be getting a compatible model when I do finally buy.

[Vigilantcitizen]

Thanks for your reply. You seem knowledgable(a lot more than me, anyway).

As a young boy growing up, I spent many hours looking through my small, refractor that I got for my 9th birthday.

My Father has a 8" reflector that is currently being wasted in a storage unit. I've been wanting to get it out and play. Maybe get a camera adapter for my Nikon digital...

Again, thanks for the reply, and for the work you put into these very educational threads everyday.

Kermit

P.S. Do you like wildlife pics?