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I have been interested in astronomy since I was a child. I was fascinated at the night sky so I started asking questions about it. My father found some astronomy books that he used when he was younger and those books allowed me to learn the major constellations and star names. My father also had an interest so he bought a refractor from a department store. We quickly found out that it was not what we wanted. He eventually upgraded to a Meade 2080LX telescope which I still use. I lost interest in astronomy until about 4 years ago when I started using my father's telescope again. I quickly realized how much I loved astronomy when I was a child and became hooked all over again. I have since become active in the local astronomy club, the Columbus Astronomical Society, and I volunteer at Perkins Observatory during public programs. My astronomical interests include Amateur Telescope Making, Deep Sky Observing and Variable Star Estimating (my AAVSO observer identifier is HJS). I currently use my homemade 8" Ball Scope for grab and go use. My 18" Obsession Dobsonian is what I use for deep sky work when I get a chance to head our to the club's dark sky site. For eyepieces, I use a Televue Naglers and Panoptics. I am also a Christian and I believe that the universe was created by God. My favorite verse is Psalm 19:1. It really brings it home when I look through my telescope or an image a deep space object. I have found that when I sit under the stars, I feel closer to God. My other interests include Amateur Radio, Electronic Music Composition, Reading SciFi/Fantasy Novels, watching movies, and spending time with my wife. My other websites: www.jasonhissong.com
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