I am in my early 50ies and worked as a professional astronomer 25 yrs ago - still active with focus on solar astronomy (taking pictures in Ha, NaD, CaK and soon MgIb2) and variable star observation down to mag 15. Since one year I am using my LISA on a 14" SCT and processed already a dozen of spectra of variable stars. A few weeks ago I ordered the Sol'ex optical kit (cool stuff!) and a few days ago the LHIRESIII... Yes - I am addicted to spectroscopy
. During my studies I was working on long-slit spectroscopy of outflows from YSOs with Coudé-Spectrographs on telescopes of the 2,2 to 4,1m class. At that time I could not imagine adopting spectroscopy as an amateur! Besides my research focus I am engaged in public outreach activities through managing the public observatory of Meckesheim in the Rhein-Neckar-Region close to Heidelberg. Within this forum I would like gain more experience in supporting campaigns and sharing results.Looking forward working with you!
Gerhard