Astronomy enthusiast, eh? You might be interested in another forum that I frequent:

http://www.bautforum.com/

BAUT (Bad Astronomy and Universe Today) Forum. It's a collaboration between Dr. Philip Plait (an astronomer working at Sonoma Univrsity) and Fraiser Cain (a Canadian astronomy buff). Fun, family-friendly place. Good place to ask questions and to just shoot the breeze.

And now we return you to your regularly-scheduled thread...

Longshadows: Good on you! One at a time, eh?