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Astronomy on the Mark

I credit my neighbor Emmet Tobin of Norfolk, VA for getting me into astronomy as early as back in the 1970’s.   He had many hobbies including, archery, astronomy, and model airplanes. He was a member of the Norfolk Astronomical Society and invited the neighborhood kids to view the stars through his 4.25″ refractor telescope. When he passed away I checked into purchasing his telescope from the estate. I was successful.  Unfortunately a bigger telescope he had built was missing.  I regret selling that telescope I did purchase a few years ago.

I started a new group called  Astronomy Meets Amateur Radio.  This group is for individuals interested in astronomy and amateur radio. 

My First Telescope 

My first telescope 1977? 4 1/4” refractor telescope. My neighbor built it.

My Celestron 8 Edge HD telescope.

Astronomy Events I Photographed

First Quarter Moon 2020 May

Lunar Eclipse January 20–21, 2019

Luna Day 8 September 7, 2019

Recent Posts

  • NC K-3848 #1 Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
  • VA K-7797 #1 Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
  • K-8010 #7
  • K-8010 #5 & 6
  • K-8010 #4

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Jan
26

NC K-3848 #1 Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

Location:NC K-3848 Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve Moore County Date: 20230124 52 contacts  83rd activation    Equipment  MFJ-1984HP, ENDFED 1/2 Wave 40-10M IC-706MKG HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver Operator Mark N4MQU On my way to my class in Raleigh yesterday I had fun activating my 32 park NC K-3848 Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve. I introduced my…

Jan
21

VA K-7797 #1 Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve

Equipment  MFJ-1984HP, ENDFED 1/2 Wave 40-10M IC-706MKG HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver CW Morse Blue Micro Morse Code Key W/ Aluminum Base Operator Mark N4MQU Date:1/20/2023 Well I made the first two CW contacts for VA Park K-7797 Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve and my first two contacts on CW as an activator. KC1ILQ and N4AWP.…

Jan
07

K-8010 #7

K-8010 New Years Day activation! Activation on New Years Day? You bet a short activation due to time constraints but 11 contacts.

Jan
07

K-8010 #5 & 6

POTA on Christmas Day? You bet but I had to work from inside the car with my professional installation due to the cold weather.    

Dec
25

K-8010 #4

NC K-8010 Mckinney Lake State Fish Hatchery. Thanks to all the hunters and p2p. Had to work from the car this morning. My professional set up. Sorry I had to leave some of you hanging band was kind of noisy. I am trying for my repeat offender for this park. I hope to get back…

Dec
22

K-8010 #3

If everything goes well next month this will be my new home park. NC K-8010 McKinney Lake State Fish Hatchery.  This park has some family connections.  My father was born just down the street from the park.  I’ve spoken to the ranger a couple of times and met his dogs on this activation. This was…

Dec
16

K-6854 #1 Town Creek Indian Mound Getting my Gold Activator Award

i have been a amateur radio operator for over 38 years and getting into the Parks on the Air (POTA) has been the rewarding activity I have ever done in amateur radio in the area of learning about portable operations and antennas. I activated my 30th park today and achieved my Gold Activator award. When a park…

Dec
12

K-3841 2 & 3 Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Location: NC K-3841  Falls Lake State Recreation Area Date: 202201209 15 contacts Date: 202201210  43 contacts  Equipment  MFJ-1984HP, ENDFED 1/2 Wave 40-10M IC-706MKG HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver Operators Mark N4MQU, Chris W4CEC (part of first day) It was so cold even the fire turned blue.  The temperature didn’t reflect how cold I felt. I even…

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