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Astronomy – a beginning

September 18, 2011 By Emma Vanstone 10 Comments

Ever since I was a little girl I have been fascinated by astronomy. I got a telescope for Christmas when I was 8 years old and spent many a happy evening gazing at the moon with my Dad.

That telescope went missing somewhere along the way, so I bought my husband this one for his birthday last month. My hope is to inspire the same enthusiasm my Dad gave me in my own children.

Last night we took this photo, it is our first attempt so any tips to improve it would be very welcome.

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Emma

Last Updated on September 18, 2011 by Emma Vanstone

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Actually Mummy...

September 18, 2011 at 1:03 pm

Oooh I like the idea of this blog. Will sign up now – looking forward to lots of cool stuff to do during the dark afternoons!

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- ScienceSparks
  
  September 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm
  
  I hope you enjoy it! Let us know how you get on.
  
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Not Yet a Yummy Mummy

September 18, 2011 at 1:34 pm

Wow what an amazing photo,x

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- ScienceSparks
  
  September 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm
  
  Thanks. xx
  
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maggy, red ted art

September 18, 2011 at 4:22 pm

Wow that looks like a pretty cool photo to me!!!! Well done you.. The Moon is notoriously hard to photograph!

Maggy

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- ScienceSparks
  
  September 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm
  
  Thanks Maggy!
  
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Mary

September 18, 2011 at 7:32 pm

I think it is a great picture!

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- ScienceSparks
  
  September 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm
  
  Thank you! x
  
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Ticia

September 18, 2011 at 10:12 pm

I think it looks pretty impressive.

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- ScienceSparks
  
  September 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm
  
  Thanks Ticia. x
  
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