I first became interested in Astronomy as a child but my interest grew during my years in the Army--as you could imagine--lots of dark skies where I've been. I recently moved from TX to AZ, which has re-ignited my passion for this hobby (Houston had nothing but Cloudy Nights--literally!). The skies here in Fountain Hills (Dark Sky Community) are truly amazing. While I have spent many years observing, I only ventured into AP in 2021.