Pleasant surprise

Hi all

I took my 80mm refractor and mylar filter out into the front garden to do some solar observing, there is no wall or hedge around the garden. I was busy observing when I noticed that there were people standing beside me, looking up I saw four lads I knew, some of the local boys. They wanted to know what I was doing and I duly explained and offered them a look.

Now, these are not the sweetest lads you'll meet, they're a little rough around the edges, but the reactions I got pleased me no end and they were genuinely interested. There are sunspots visible and I did my best to explain what they were and how they come about.

They left some minutes later and it made me feel good to think that I showed them something that they most likely have never seen before, or may never see again, until the next time I'm out in the front garden.

I can understand the joy that comes out of sidewalk astronomy and when the next public displays come round, I'll be there.

When the darker nights return I'll bring the scope out into the garden and show the moon and other sights to anyone who's interested.

Paul

Well done paul great story. That is what this hobby is all about.

Paul - they were probably casing your joint...

Paul - they were probably casing your joint...

:lol: :lol: :lol:

yea, I hope your back door was locked while you were "distracted".

seriously though, its really nice when something like that happens.

If they broke in they might feel sorry for us and leave something.

Paul