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by IntrepidFraidyCat
Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:25 am
Forum: Starship Asterisk: Handbook
Topic: Introductions: How did you become interested in astronomy?
Replies: 271
Views: 2032599

Re: Introductions: How did you become interested in astronomy?

I'm outside of Alice...I'm not loving it but it's ok for now. My mother is from Wyoming so she misses the mountains. At least we have a lot of room and privacy on this property (160 acres). Although...we had a rattlesnake by the backdoor a few weeks ago. 😳😆
by IntrepidFraidyCat
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: Starship Asterisk: Handbook
Topic: Introductions: How did you become interested in astronomy?
Replies: 271
Views: 2032599

Re: Introductions: How did you become interested in astronomy?

Wow, really? We're originally from the Austin area but moved to the family ranch to help out in 2012. We're about 40 miles west of Corpus Christi. Moving to Idaho must have been a HUGE change for all of you!
by IntrepidFraidyCat
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: Starship Asterisk: Handbook
Topic: Introductions: How did you become interested in astronomy?
Replies: 271
Views: 2032599

Re: Introductions: How did you become interested in astronomy?

Hello! I'm Sheri and I live in south Texas. I've always loved the night sky and I'm currently trying to pass on my appreciation and awe to my young son. I remember visiting my grandparents in the 1970s on their ranch. The night sky was so crowded with stars. Unfortunately, the nearby towns have grow...
by IntrepidFraidyCat
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: The Milky Way over St Michael's Mount (2020 Sep 07)
Replies: 11
Views: 3703

Re: APOD: The Milky Way over St Michael's Mount (2020 Sep 07)

This St. Michael's Mount is so surprisingly similar to the more famous Mont Saint Michell in the facing coast of Normandy, France (with which it has historical connections)! I automatically thought it was Mont Saint Michell until I read the description. I'll have to read up on both. It's a gorgeous...