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We are very pleased to say @Chris at DIY Astro will join FLO following Martin's retirement 🙂

Chris has been interested in astronomy from a young age. His fascination with the night sky increased significantly when in his teens he upgraded his wobbly department store telescope (gifted to him as a child) to a 6" Newtonian. He later studied astronomy at University of Hertfordshire where he met his wife, Bella, on their very first day. After Uni Chris worked in radiology while Bella now works in the editorial department at the Royal Astronomy Society. 

Chris appeared on our radar when he joined SGL and again when he started his DIY Astro YouTube channel. Unlike most other astronomy YouTube channels, DIY Astro focuses on encouraging new astronomers with discussion and reviews of affordable astronomy equipment. An important area often overlooked. 

With his passion for astronomy and ability to communicate, we think he will fit in nicely at FLO. 

Welcome aboard Chris 🔭🌖☄️🪐🤗

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We are very pleased to say @Chris at DIY Astro will join FLO following Martin's retirement 🙂 Chris has been interested in astronomy from a young age. His fascination with the night sky increased 

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Thanks so much everyone!  I feel so incredibly fortunate to be given the chance to work within the astronomy community, especially at FLO!  I literally feel like a kid at Christmas who has has just re

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This is excellent news. Congratulations @Chris, the artist formerly known as Lockie👍🏻

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Thanks so much everyone! :) I feel so incredibly fortunate to be given the chance to work within the astronomy community, especially at FLO! :) I literally feel like a kid at Christmas who has has just received a non department store telescope!   

I've known for a few weeks now, but I think it's only just really sinking in! I was a bit stunned to begin with lol

A massive thank you to Steve and Grant at FLO! and to the my fellow supportive SGL members 🙂 I'm looking forward to giving it my all! 🤩

 

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2 hours ago, Chris said:

Thanks so much everyone! :) I feel so incredibly fortunate to be given the chance to work within the astronomy community, especially at FLO! :) I literally feel like a kid at Christmas who has has just received a non department store telescope!   

I've known for a few weeks now, but I think it's only just really sinking in! I was a bit stunned to begin with lol

A massive thank you to Steve and Grant at FLO! and to the my fellow supportive SGL members 🙂 I'm looking forward to giving it my all! 🤩

 

And you will give it your all lockie, uhh sorry Chris mean, going to have to get used to that lol. very Very well deserved and think of all the kit you get to play with now, plus if you ever want to pass on your staff discount to me even better 😉, only joking, in all seriousness congratulations to you and @FLO 👍👍👍

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20 minutes ago, AstroNebulee said:

And you will give it your all lockie, uhh sorry Chris mean, going to have to get used to that lol. very Very well deserved and think of all the kit you get to play with now, plus if you ever want to pass on your staff discount to me even better 😉, only joking, in all seriousness congratulations to you and @FLO 👍👍👍

lol thanks mate, I'll sneak that to you on day two ;) You can still call me Lockie of course, I just asked if I could change my name to Chris for parity with the help desk, as SGL and FLO are so intertwined :)

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15 minutes ago, FenlandPaul said:

What fantastic news.  I had the pleasure of meeting @Chris a few years ago to collect a lovely Bresser AR127L and, as with any on SGL, he’s a thoroughly lovely chap.  Thrilled for him and FLO.

Hi Paul, I remember that day well as It was great meeting you too :) I was glad the Bresser was going to a good home. Yes it was tricky to mount, but the views were almost cathartic through that thing! I wouldn't mind another one day :) 

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3 hours ago, AstroNebulee said:

Great news @FLOso  that was your new job then lockie @Chriscongratulations perfect fit for the perfect job, wishing you all the best 👍

I'm normally good at keeping secrets, but this one was a tough! :)

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I've dealt with Martin a few times, either via email or on the phone.. a really helpful person he went over and above customer service, so I'd wish him the best in his retirement and hope Chris enjoys his new post.. good luck to you both

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Just now, Chris said:

I'm normally good at keeping secrets, but this one was a tough! :)

It's a dream job that's for sure, Be cool to get a guided tour round the flo offices and warehouse, that would make a good video lockie 👍

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10 minutes ago, AstroNebulee said:

It's a dream job that's for sure, Be cool to get a guided tour round the flo offices and warehouse, that would make a good video lockie 👍

I'll be working remotely from home in East Anglia, but that does sound like a cool idea!  

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10 minutes ago, Mark at Beaufort said:

Really pleased for you Chris. I am glad that we met a few years ago at an astronomy show for a chat and as you know I have always enjoyed your videos. Congratulations to FLO and your new appointment.

Pleasures all mine, Mark :) I remember that day so well because It was great to finally meet some of the people including yourself from the forum in person! Plus there was a couple of great big halls full of telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, cameras etc 

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Congratulations Chris, I've only just come across your YouTube channel and find the content fantastic.

(While waiting for my Sky-watcher 200P to arrive, I today purchased a Celestron FirstScope from Flo after watching your video. Something to get me started while I wait for the big Dobsonian)

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On 21/05/2021 at 21:47, Chris said:

lol thanks mate, I'll sneak that to you on day two ;) You can still call me Lockie of course, I just asked if I could change my name to Chris for parity with the help desk, as SGL and FLO are so intertwined :)

Congrats 👍

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