Hello from Toronto

Introductions
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MarkAlves avatar
MarkAlves avatar
I'm Mark, and astronomy is one of my hobbies. When I was a kid my parents bought me a telescope and a few books with stars and planets, and I think back then I became interested in all that.
I became more involved a few months ago, and now I am trying to improve my knowledge more and more.
Happy to become a member!!
Brian Puhl avatar
Brian Puhl avatar
I hope you meant astronomy :-).

Welcome to the club!  What gear are you starting out with?
MarkAlves avatar
MarkAlves avatar
I hope you meant astronomy :-).

Welcome to the club!  What gear are you starting out with?

Oh, my bad, of course astronomy, astrology is not actually my thing

NYX-101 Harmonic Gear Mount - birthday present
Dale Penkala avatar
Dale Penkala avatar
Welcome to Astrobin! I look forward to your upcoming posts.

Dale
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