No more sketches from Mike73?

[JamesF]

Just seen Mike's Canopus and VX10L up for sale on AB&S saying he's "leaving the hobby".  Shame.  It was always a pleasure to see his work posted here.

James

[Siriusmeg]

I agree - his sketches were my inspiration when I took up sketching  

[scarp15]

Yes I enjoyed his sketches and posts will be missed.

[jkwhinfrey]

I'd spotted the VX10L on there too, but I hadn't made the connection. That's a huge shame :-(

James

[barkis]

It's a great shame if Mike is giving up sketching, and even worse if he is leaving too.

I've always admired those who have the sheer concentration, and patience, to sit at a telescope Eyepiece for long periods, to transfer what their eyes

see, and then commit it to paper, and with extraordinary accuracy.  It is a discipline I could  ever  hope to do myself.

Mikes splendid work served to inspire others, and that is a sad loss too.

SGL wishes him well in whatever he decides to do.

We thank him for his fine contribution to this forum   :icon_salut:. 

Ron.

[Steve]

We couldn't have said it better Ron 

It will be a shame if he leaves the hobby but his contribution to SGL and his inspiration to others will not be forgotten. 

[Qualia]

Mike, I'd just like to thank you. Thank you for the time you spent with us and thank you for sharing your gorgeous art work with everyone here at SGL   

[Astro Imp]

I saw the ad. on AB&S and was shocked and saddened when I realised it was Mike's scope. I remember following his thread when he completed sketching all the Messiers, a truly prodigious effort. 

I am sure many on here have benefited from his skill and dedication and we all owe Mike a huge thank you.

[Pete Presland]

Always a shame when somebody leaves Astronomy but, there can be so many reasons why people give up. His sketches will certainly be missed obviously he has got a great eye and very drawing ability, unlike myself!

The average UK sky conditions and ever increasing light pollution can not help though.

[todd8137]

Great guy and greater tips cheer s mike

Pat