An explanation for my astronomy obsession

[SpookyKatt]

17 for me...that may explain why I'm so bad at observing/imaging etc hehe.

Kathleen

[Darren B]

A 14 for me. I have no interest in imaging, but I do have issues with unsteady mounts. I have worked out that I have spent over £350 on my Porta mount to get it as steady as I like.

[thesatanbug]

I would just like to assure everyone that I am in fact a complete astro obsessive, and really do want to stay up all night trying to get the perfect picture of some fuzzy blob in the heavens.

But I'm also very very lazy. So I guess it balances itself out and makes me look normal compared to all you galloping fruity loops. Too normal in fact. Which isn't normal.

Phew... I guess I do belong here after all.

[Nightjar]

I scored 34. Maybe that explains why I'm a 'tick-list' sort of astronomer. You know, the Lunar 100, the Messier objects etc.

Nightjar

[Darren B]

Ah-ha, I'm a wannabe 'tick-list' astronomer. I see these lists, I print them out and never get round to do them.

[PortableAstronomer]

Two atoms are walking down the street. One suddenly stops and says, "Oh no, I've lost an electron."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm positive!"

[PortableAstronomer]

An interesting aspect on autism of which Aspergers Syndrome forms part of this total spectrum, is that a significantly higher number of men reportedly have this condition than women - does this in part explain why there are more male astronomers than female? Just a thought.

James

Back in Uni, I spoke to one of the few female engineering students about the dating odds being in her favour. She said, "the odds are good, but the goods are odd"...

[nicnac]

21 for me

[samtheeagle]

Back in Uni, I spoke to one of the few female engineering students about the dating odds being in her favour. She said, "the odds are good, but the goods are odd"...

:hello2:

[Robert Watson]

16 for me

[Earl]

17 for me, but the test is loaded and I worked with Autistic Adults for some time.

[jaquesnoir]

20 - both times.

[Totnesdave]

34

hmmm...well I already know I'm a non-standard model who obsesses over my interests, so there we go - I do have my eye on some little round gold framed spectacles ... it's simply a matter of time

Dave

[Macavity]

An interesting aspect on autism of which Aspergers Syndrome forms part of this total spectrum, is that a significantly higher number of men reportedly have this condition than women - does this in part explain why there are more male astronomers than female? Just a thought.

I think such things are interesting, but as potential (or not) host to a number of "recessive genes", I tend to prefer blissful ignorance (or maybe even acceptance?) these days.

Aside: I see an awful lot of "politics" re. these issues. I imagine diagnosis is useful to many, but I always hope it is for mutual understanding and personal benefit. I have even given up on some internet forums, where it seems a [vocal] majority have some "condition" or other - Notably when they're losing a debate?

Still looking for that onetime dream of label-free, human commonality?

[LukeSkywatcher]

15 for me. Is that good or bad?

[crowlord]

32, maybe that explains my social retardation!

[yeti monster]

15 for me. Is that good or bad?

Nearly 1/2 way there Paul, keep practicing!

[LukeSkywatcher]

Halfway to where?

Geekdom or centre of the universe at parties?

[Rob]

26 for me also

[MickyWay]

Lets face it, only two questions required for amateur astronomers:

1/ Do you find astronomy absorbing and mind blowing ? 5 for yes, 0 for no.

2/ Do you buy loads of expensive,unnecessary gear. ? 5 for yes, 0 for no.

A score of zero means get out now while the goings good, a 10 means it's too late mate, your hooked and doomed to a life of poverty!

[MickyWay]

Oh yes, 26 for me.

[jamdex07]

28, whatever that means...

[shaula]

21 for me - only slight social retardation then!

[davy999]

Two atoms are walking down the street. One suddenly stops and says, "Oh no, I've lost an electron."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm positive!"

That is a bad joke. but why am I laughing so much at it?? :hello2::hello2:

[Mick.G.]

19 for me!

Ttried cheating, got 19.

Tried again, got 19.

Mick.G.