My Journey in Astronomy - 5 years since it all began!

[Mike Salway]

Hi all

My wife will tell you – I don’t get into hobbies lightly. I become engrossed in them, obsessed It becomes a passion, not just a hobby.

And so it was when in June 2004, I decided that I was going to start pursuing my interest in Astronomy and take it up as a hobby. Now, 5 years later – wow, what a journey it has been!

This month marks the 5th anniversary of my time in Astronomy. Take a stroll down memory lane with me to find out how it all began, the ups and downs along the way, and my plans for the future.

My Journey in Astronomy - 5 years since it all began!

Thanks for reading.

[Jcas]

Sounds like an incredible enriching jouney. Thanks for sharing your story/knowledge and best wishes for the rest of your journey.

[jagoble25]

Those were some freaking awesome shots!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Grumby]

Mike, an incredible journey and inspiring story. It's so great that you've been able to take your learning experience, and turn it into a worldwide teaching experience. It's a tribute to both your photographic skills, and also your ability to communicate with others, that you have such a huge following. I have repeatedly tried handholding my P&S up to the eyepiece of my handheld binoculars to try and get a shot of the craters on the moons terminator - needless to say - I always fail
Thanks for sharing your story, and keep up the brilliant work.

Grumby

[bradzo66]

Hi Mike , fantastic , I have really enjoyed the short time that I have been following yr "hobby" , your images always leave me spell bound and you have shown what is possible so many times I've lost count . Heres to the next five and my jaw hitting the ground everytime I open one of yr posts . All the best mate .

[Mike Salway]

Thanks very much for your feedback and encouragement, it's very much appreciated.

I hope that I can continue to share my journey over the next 5 years, and hopefully help more people along the way.

Cheers

[Snaphappyscottie]

Thanks for sharing these as Bradzo says mind blowing photographs and your history.
I was giving your details by Bradzo to look you up earlier but my Father is in hospital and has been for the last 6 weeks. Well worth the wait in my view.