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Post by francorion on Feb 24, 2013 9:11:07 GMT
Hi My name is Frank and a newbie to the site.
I have always been interested in astronomy since I was a kid and hope somebody out there remembers this but way back in the mid to late 70s a small meteorite fell from space and landed on the banks of lough neagh.
It was reported on the N.Ireland news the next day but I have searched the web but cannot find any info on this.
Thing is a saw this and remember running into the kitchen and telling my parents that I saw a flash in the sky and it must have been a shooting star.
This is what got me interested in the sky above and now that I have a bit more time on my hands I am thinking of buying a half decent telescope as the ones I had years ago were toys...lol
Glad to see this community online and hope to hear from you all soon.
Frank
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Post by jonathan on Feb 24, 2013 13:24:51 GMT
Hi Frank and welcome to the forum there was a meteorite that landed in bovedy up near garvagh but that was 1969 we hold observing sessions when it is clear so you are welcome to come and try out some of the scopes it would give you an idea of what to get.
Jonathan.
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Post by stevie on Feb 24, 2013 22:40:41 GMT
Hi Frank, and welcome to the forum.
If you need any advice, this is the place to come.
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