I started stargazing when I lived in Palmdale in the early 60's and had a
dark sky that had countless stars in it. Never had a good telescope until
the 90's. After reading about one John Dobson, I have followed his way as I
am a 'Sidewalk Astronomer' and it is my mission to bring the wonders of the
sky above to those who have never taken a bit of time to stop and look up.

If my sore feet ease off a bit today and the asprin tone down the hurts, I
may be up there tonight as I was last night. It is wonderful to hear the
ah's and wow's of not only kids, but grown ups to as they see the moon for
the first time in a telescope or see the rings of Saturn for the first time
in their life.

I know of a place where I can go and be alone and in the full dark to view
the faint fuzzies of other galaxies, or look for the places where new stars
are being born. And a fire would destroy my night vision so no fire near the
scope.

Right now I don't have a radio in the car, not sure how long I'll have this
one, am kind of working on a deal that if gets done, I might end up with a
S.wagon of the same year. I might put a simple mag mount on this one if I
put a radio in it. But after the last 3 days I'm flate broke and can't do
anything.

Me and the owner of foster freeze don't see eye to eye, he's tried to have
me removed from my spot, but even the cops say I'm within my rights and will
not even come any more on his calls about me. Heck they stop by to have a
look see now and then, they all know me in Rosamond. Been doing it almost 7
years here.

Plus the radio I have is only an am one and have not been able to hear the
local chatter just yet.

The Lone Sidewalk Astronomer of Rosamond


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"Jay in the Mojave" wrote in message
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Hello Starlord:

I know that corner really well. Once in a while I will go thru the
Frosty Freeze for lunch and a drink. Get Gas accross the street, and
haul on out of there.

If you keep going east you will run into Mohawk Man, and Lady Wrestler
who live in one of those traier parks. Haven't heard them on in a long
time tho ?!?!?!?!

Why would you want to be looking at the sky when you find a desert lot
somewhere having a fire and a few friends over??!?!?!?

We use to have Star Gazing parties at one time. I never really got into
looking at all this stuff but find it interesting.




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