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Congratulations on Minor Planet McKenna
« Thread Started on May 15, 2006, 10:35pm »
"Slightly Chaotic and Eccentric" needs to be your new signature, Martin.

Congratulations on getting an Asteroid/Minor Planet named in your honour.


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« Reply #1 on May 15, 2006, 11:11pm »
Congratulations indeed!

Here is the man himself with both of his awards - full set of photos on the website coming soon.

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« Reply #2 on May 16, 2006, 9:54am »
Well done! and well deserved!
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Re: Congratulations on Minor Planet McKenna
« Reply #3 on May 16, 2006, 11:01am »
Well done Martin!!

Thats two of these presentations I've been at now!! Much deserved!!

Also well done John on another success on submitting a name!!
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« Reply #4 on May 16, 2006, 11:45am »
Thanks very much guys for the support...im still in shock!!! :o
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« Reply #5 on May 16, 2006, 3:07pm »
Congrats McKenna ;)
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« Reply #6 on May 16, 2006, 5:48pm »
Congratulations Martin, I had to nip away early so heres a big hand shake, I cant think of anyone who deserves this more than you. Well done mate.

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« Reply #7 on May 16, 2006, 6:06pm »
Thanks guys and thanks Aaron. It was good to see you and Pauline again last night!! Cya you again soon! :)
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« Reply #8 on May 16, 2006, 6:56pm »
Very well deserved Martin, I think most of us here are in awe of your dedication to Astronomy which is only surpassed by your enthusiasim for it. Congratulations.
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« Reply #9 on May 16, 2006, 10:59pm »
Thanks very much Neill for those kind words!! Im even more privilaged to have such good companions around me within the EAAS ;)
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« Reply #11 on May 17, 2006, 3:03pm »
Hi all,

Well deserved Martin. Have you observed it yet!

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Re: Congratulations on Minor Planet McKenna
« Reply #12 on May 17, 2006, 5:54pm »
Hi Neill and thanks very much. I dont think i will see this one visually as it is around mag 18 or fainter lol :)
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Re: Congratulations on Minor Planet McKenna
« Reply #13 on May 17, 2006, 10:54pm »
congratulations to you martin! all the very best!!

keep up the great work!

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« Reply #14 on May 17, 2006, 11:17pm »
Thanks very much for that Jimmy....very much appreciate your words!!

All best and clear skies to you :)
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