A few days ago I reported that I finished the AL Solar System Program. That was the last program of five I needed for the Observer Award in their progression. I completed the Constellation Hunter (Northern) Observing Program, the
I just received the Astronomical League's Observer Award
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A few days ago I reported that I finished the AL Solar System Program. That was the last program of five I needed for the Observer Award in their progression. I completed the Constellation Hunter (Northern) Observing Program, the
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Hi Rob. Congratulations on receiving the Astronomical League's Observer Award. As Rod Serling used to say on the old Twilight Zone TV show; "Last stop on a long journey". And despite the health and work handicaps your persistence finally paid off. Thanks for sharing this great award news with us on here Rob and keep looking up.
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Congrats Rob, quite an achievement! As for the time it took, we are not in a rush. If anything this hobby teach us is patience.
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congratulation sir , thx .
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Well done, Sir! Keep us updated on further achievements!!
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Congratulations Rob, very nice achievement!
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Congratulations, Rob! A well-deserved award.
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Congratulations Rob,
Sounds like a lot of work. Well done!
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Sounds like a lot of work. Well done!
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Congratulations on the Astronomical League's Observer Award!
Well done!
Well done!
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A nice award Rob, and a whole series of great awards on your part demonstrating some very solid observing over time certainly worthy of some VROD recognition, congratulations on obtaining the award for today.
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Hi Rob,
That’s great! A cool achievement and congratulations on your success!
That’s great! A cool achievement and congratulations on your success!
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Thank you all for your support.
Rob
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Congratulations Rob!!
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