A lot of people here don't know that I used to be an amaturer astronomer. My real name is actaully the beta star of Gemini. My AI ID (also the name of the leading male character in my comic) is the ancient Greek version of "Leo"
I gave up this hobby 12 years ago and because of Mars I am "back to business"
A few weeks ago there was a "Mars party" in my city. Me and couple of my friends went there and lined up to see Mars behind the telescopes. When I was there I talked to my friends and all people lining up there about my lost interest......by talking to them my memory refreshed a lot....then I kept talking and talking and talking...
My friends was so suprised that I know "so much" about this area....then I told them what I used to be. They all were shocked and encouraged me to redevelope this interest/hobby. Since they find out it's not very healthy for me to have only 1 interest (computer stuff)........
Well...I listen to them and I realize my passion in this area is still quite strong....
As the result
I bought a new telescope two weeks ago and bunch of accessories last week....
Subscribe to magazine....searching for astronomy clubs etc etc
I have fallen behind a lot and it will take a while to catch up. But it could be fun
The tiny refractor that I bought 17 years ago is still in the closet and am thinking about just give it out to my friend's son....
