I think astronomy is one of those things that I regret not knowing a bit more about. I guess for me, like History, it's one of those things that I never paid a lot of attention to so I have never reaaly developed any interest until, in later life, I now regret not knowing a bit more about the subject.
My father, being a ships navigating officer, could look at the sky and point out all the constellations to me but all I ever saw was a sky full of white specks.
I agree with Barry though, I love watching someone like Patrick Moore whose passion for the subject is simply infectious and he has this rare gift of making his subject incredibly interesting to anyone who wants to listen.
I am trying to do something about the lack of History but I'm afraid I don't think I will never have the time required for Astronomy. Maybe when I retire!!! |