ENCOUNTERS 2014
Presentation at the Historic Library Airdrie Observatory
Monday 6 October
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From left, Aileen (secretary) Jack (operator), Jim and Bob (curators) and me with the famous 6" Cooke refractor at the historic Airdrie Observatory.
Image credit: Alan Watson
A wonderful evening with some truly fabulous people who were warm, welcoming and enormously enthusiastic. I was honoured to be their first female speaker, and felt amongst friends. What a trip and what an unforgettable evening.
A big sincere thank you to all!
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Image credit: Alan Watson