Start them early!

[BWBlackett]

As it's getting darker sooner, and the clouds have moved away, so I decided to let my lads (2 and 4) have a look through the Dob.

First we had a look at the stars we could see with the naked eye, then I turned the Dob towards the Double Cluster, "WOW - there are loads of stars, where did they all come from?" "We had a look at Comet Holmes - obviously the 2 year old couldn't see anything buy my 4 year old saw a "really big star".

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Start them young and keep them eager - that way I can get more funding from the mrs!

Brian.

[Kaptain Klevtsov]

Good plan Brian!

Kaptain Klevtsov

[themos]

Love the photo. And for heaven's sake, get a locking lid for the Dob!

[psychobabbler]

What a great picture Brian. What are we all doing if we can't pass this stuff on and inspire.?

I'm waiting for my 2 year old to get tall enough to do the same!

PB

[barkis]

That's a great family group Brian. It's a pity a lot of children miss out on bonding sessions with their dads. I hope they continue to show interest in the sky and the wonders to be found there through a spaceship telescope.

Ron.

[GazOC]

Great picture Brian.

[Hugh]

Nice picture Brian, tese are the stuff memories are made of - I like your thinking :sunny:

Hugh

[Martin 2]

Thats great, I'm waiting for my granddaughter to get big enough (she's just 1 year old), cardboard tubes are a good start but she keeps chewing them

M2

[Ant]

Nice one Brian,

I really look forward to going out with Jamie and showing him stuff... He (and your kids as well) will have seen stuff already that very few people get to see.

He asks everyday if we can get the scope out and get's very attached to my scopes - I sold one of my scopes and he cried for ages

Ant

[jonifive]

Brilliant stuff Brian

My lads love looking through my scopes, and the fact that they get to stay up late!

Meteor nights are the best, we all sit on recliners for ages and count meteors, the loser makes the hot chocolate. (Always me!)

JV (Another proud Dad.)