John Tatarchuk Auburn AL tatarjj(at)auburn(dot)edu Telescope(s):18" Obsession, 8" Orion Dobsonian Area of special interest: Deep sky observation AAS: Are you a seasoned amateur astronomer or just getting into the hobby? JT: Well I've been observing for about seven years now AAS: What was your first experience that attracted you to astronomy? JT: I have always been interested in science. I have always enjoyed looking up at the stars. I can't really say when I was first attracted to astronomy in particular. AAS: Tell us a little about your family members; spouse? kids? siblings? significant other? JT: I'm 17 and live with my mom and dad on a farm AAS: Can you tell us a little about your formal education? JT: Still in high school hehe AAS: Do you have any pets? What kind?; How Many? JT: I live on a farm with cows. We also have a dog and a cat. AAS: Where do you work? If you're retired, what was your occupation?; If you're still in school, have you chosen a career? JT: Something in the sciences or engineering AAS: Besides astronomy, what other hobbies do you enjoy? JT: Like most kids my age I also enjoy video games. I show cattle (where I win the money to purchase my astronomy equipment). AAS: What was your first or favorite car? JT: My truck I'm using now. Luckily i haven't totaled it yet. AAS: What was your first or most interesting job? JT: Well the only job I have is to take care of the cows every day, and that usually takes up several hours or more. AAS: Tell us about your favorite vacation. JT: Well, it would probably be last vacation, to Alaska and the Yukon to go fishing. It was light outside 24/7, no aurora :( AAS: Have you ever lived in some other part of the U.S. or another
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