as-tron-o-my pronounced ast-ron-o-me

1. The scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution,motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena.

I have been into astronomy for about 10 years now starting out with a cheap 4 inch reflector. It was a cheap computerised one that did the job but it didnt take long to long for better views so I bought a 10 inch reflector and an Eq-6 equatorial mounting for it. Soon after I decied GOTO was wanted and purchased an AWR Tech Intelligent Handeset. Since then different telescopes have come and gone but I've always kept the Europa!