[AZ-Observing] Re: Request for Telescopes in Phoenix

> Deep sky observing from the city is like watching
> stripper through frosted glass. You can do it, it's just not much fun.
Jeff :)

Jeff, that almost sounds like to voice of experience!  I gotta remember that
analogy though,
I'm sure I'll find it handy at my next church group gathering. :-)

> Does this make you an "astro-pimp"? Most of the amatuer astronomers I know
> will show newbies the sky for free and enjoy the heck out of it.

I dunno, I think most would not consider this any different than hiring a
comedian for a
corporate crowd.  I mean, there's always a few comedians in any group
willing to practice
their craft for free, right?  Think of it like a paid speaker.  The speaker
may come armed
with a slide projector and a few overlays, the astronomer comes with a
telescope.
A really professional astronomer comes with the scope, some hand out notes
about the objects
they're showing, pictures, SAC membership forms :-), etc.
A good gig for any astronomy buff, No?

Thad


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