Gina Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I used to be a professional in that I designed electronic equipment and wrote software for a living. Now I enjoy being an amateur and still doing the same sort of thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saac Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I see what you mean Barkis, silly it is then. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saac Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, Gina said: I used to be a professional in that I designed electronic equipment and wrote software for a living. Now I enjoy being an amateur and still doing the same sort of thing Gina, how would you compare your level of enjoyment between the two? I mean designing and building for fun compared to your professional life. You must miss having all the resources available in the professional role. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 The amateur life is definitely better in that I can choose what I do - I guess that goes without saying OTOH yes I DO miss the professional resources. We had a well equipped laboratory with good test equipment and a vast range of components mostly immediately available. Now I have to wait for ordered goods to arrive - weeks if coming from China. I also notice a tremendous difference in available funds Yes, the restraints are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 54 minutes ago, Starwiz said: I'd like to meet this special person who builds all the telescope hardware, electronics, and programs all the software John She lives in Devon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwiz Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, Dave Lloyd said: She lives in Devon At FLO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saac Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Dave Lloyd said: She lives in Devon Brilliant - and very true. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Dave Lloyd said: She lives in Devon Where? Where??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwiz Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Gina said: I used to be a professional in that I designed electronic equipment and wrote software for a living. Now I enjoy being an amateur and still doing the same sort of thing I'm with Gina on this one. Although not strictly 'professional astronomers' there are enough of us 'amateurs' with the skills to contribute. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 3 hours ago, saac said: I see what you mean Barkis, silly it is then. Jim Ta muchly sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 4 hours ago, Gina said: I used to be a professional in that I designed electronic equipment and wrote software for a living. Now I enjoy being an amateur and still doing the same sort of thing @Gina, After reading so many of your threads, and what you do, I believe there is nothing you aren't capable of. In a very nice way, you are a very Extraordinarily Capable Lady. Not only the Sophisticated stuff, but I followed your very early thread on building your own Obs. As did many others of course. I was amazed to see you mixing your own Concrete. Im in Awe of you, I have to confess . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 As one of the people interviewed for the article that began this thread, I am really glad to acknowledge that astronomy can be enjoyed across the whole spectrum from the basic to the advanced. Whist I like doing CCD photometry on variable stars and collaborating with professionals on analysing data and writing papers, I also simply enjoy looking up at the night sky with a pair of binoculars. In fact one of things that I look forward to at the end of an evening in the observatory is spotting meteors with my naked eye. Astronomy is here for us to enjoy at whatever level we choose to pursue it. Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropster Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I do astronomy for fun and enjoyment. I don't think we really need to justify our hobby by talk of 'making a contribution' to professional astronomy. If that is what some like to do, then that is fine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHEB Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Kropster said: I do astronomy for fun and enjoyment. I don't think we really need to justify our hobby by talk of 'making a contribution' to professional astronomy. If that is what some like to do, then that is fine too. Agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Many amateurs do add a hell of a lot to professional astronomy. Personally i do it just to look at pretty things. I dont plan sessions, i dont care about the physics of the universe. I dont care about the mechanics involved with telescopes etc. I just admire the views..........plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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