2005 Irish Astronomy Astronomer of the Year

Martin - you and Conor got mentions in Terry Mosely's email circular. Ifyou didn;t get it, pm me your email address and I'll forward it.

4. IFAS Amateur Astronomer of the year: Congratulations to Martin McKenna of EAAS, from Maghera, County Derry, who is the IFAS Astronomer of the Year 2005 as voted by his peers. And he thoroughly deserves it for his tireless observing AND for sharing it on the IFAS boards. It reflects the time and effort he spends in comet hunting and deep sky observing. Martin has also recently started a nova patrol and has reported observing many atmopspheric
phenomena including the Gegenshein and many lunar and solar haloes, upper tangential arcs and much more. His most recent observing includes seeing Asteriod Vesta with the unaided eye.
And an honourable mention should go to his tireless companion - Conor, of the IAA, Co. Derry.

Thanks Dave for that!

Yes i just found that out there now. I have read it. Its nice to get a mention from Terry

A belated congratulations Martin. Keep up the good work and I look forward to reading more from you throughout 2006.

I'll second that...well done

Heartiest congrats Martin, I've said a few times before that I have not yet come across a pair of guys as dedicated to the hobby as you and Conor.

Now don't rest on your laurels and keep up the good work!

Enjoy your award!

Thanks alot guys. i wasnt even expecting to get mentioned