Sorry captain but my star gazing turned to navel gazing many years ago.. ;) bones bones@xxxxxxx http://woodair.net -----Original Message----- From: jhb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jhb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gerry Winskill Sent: 17 November 2011 15:52 To: JHB Restricted Subject: [jhb] Astronomy Not my scene but desperation for Christmas present ideas, for our son, triggers the question. Jessops have an astronomical telescope on offer, the 1100-102. Is anyone on the list into astronomy and able to offer any comments? Gerry Winskill