Or donate to you local school's science fair winner, or the winner in a
astro/physics area, or the Tech Museum for one of their contests.
Greg Edwards
On Thu, 4 Oct 2001, Mark McConnell wrote:
> Last night I was setting up my new mount in my driveway and 3 of the
> neighborhood boys ended up here asking questions and wanting to look at
> something. I found it fun sharing what little I know. Which leads me to a
> thought I have had for a while.
>
> I have an ETX 90 (non go-to) with field tripod and a few toys for it. I
> have wanted sell it but knew it would not bring much so I came up with the
> idea of giving it to a young person who is interested in astronomy. Then I
> thought it would end up in there closet or never used. So what about having
> an essay contest and letting the winner take it home for say three months
> and do it again. I would also be interested in holding a star party four
> times a year, maybe more at a school, pick a topic and teach it.
>
> Do grammar schools teach astronomy or any science?
> If anyone has any thoughts on this or would be interested in helping me put
> it on I would love to here from you.
> I have no kids and would love to share this with others.
>
> Mark McConnell
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jamie Dillon" <jdillon@No-Spam>
> To: <sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 4:57 PM
> Subject: [TAC] Another Messier monster being nurtured
>
>
> > The Jims are right, you couldn't be more on-topic. I'll never forget
> > the first time Liam looked at Saturn thru a scope, when he was 7.
> > "Papa, it's got 3 rings!" He didn't catch the bug, but who knows what
> > he'll do in the course of his life? Still likes coming out with the
> > Quality.
> >
> > Your kid is the lucky one, Dave.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jamie Dillon, speech pathologist, Gonzales Schools <*>
> > <jdillon@No-Spam> http://www.winepress.com/jd1.htm
> > "Did you ever see a wolf in spats?" - G. Marx
>
>
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