"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
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What's the fascination with puny amateur telescopes when
you can go on the web and see pictures from the Hubble?

Good Capt., this is an excellent question. In fact, it is often asked by
people who are completely ignorant of our little Universe.

However, I am confident that you will understand the simple answer


Do you prefer to sail your own vessel ... or would you prefer to sit on the
decks of a large cruise liner?

As a Real Sailor, who understands the sea, you would only gain limited
pleasure from taking a vacation of a cruise ship. On the other hand, I'm
sure that you have often taken enormous satisfaction from your exploits in
your own vessel. You would also understand that someone who claimed to be
an "experienced sailor" after three "cruises" must be a bufoon!!

Viewing the wonders of the Universe with your own eyes is far superior to
looking at the Hubble web page.


Why sail a Mac26X when you can sail a Swan?


Only a bufoon could ask such a stupid question.



Regards


Donal
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