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Tony Doubtfire This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I've been interested in space since I was three and interested in astronomy when my dad bought me a 60mm Prinze optics refractor. Several nights later I found Saturn and I was hooked. Later in life I bought an 8" newtonian from Bedford Astronomical Supplies which did everything I wanted. I then got "aperture fever" and bought a 10". Although its a fine scope its not easy to set up and the light grasp washes out the background from where I live making faint objects dificult. Just goes to show "size isn't everything!"

Jim Boulton FRAS email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kevin Read BSc (Open), Dip Phys Sci (Open), FRAS. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I became interested in astronomy and planetary science about 18 years ago. I found the members of WYAS to be very supportive but the more I found out the more I wanted to know. I have now completed a BSc degree in astrophysics and planetary science with the Open University and, despite the hard work and exams, enjoyed every minute of it.

The Editor - Roger A Falkingham - The BFG

The Editor of the Phobos Journal for WYAS members is Roger A Falkingham who was the WYAS 2008 member of the year. Roger is six feet eight inches tall and signs himself The BFG after the Roald Dahl character. Roger is a keen motorcyclist, having toured as far a-field as Switzerland. In 2009 during the International year of Astronomy he visited the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona ,USA and nearby Meteor Crater. Roger also gives up his free time to the service organisation Lions Club International. He has also held the post of Secretary for 21 years with an Association and represents all of West Yorkshire. So he keeps busy.

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Janet Taylor

Tony Doubtfire and Janet Taylor

Paul Crow