Profile: David Berns

David Berns

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David

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https://www.astrobin.com/users/dfberns/

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September 15, 2024

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My name is David (Dave) Berns. I am a retired software developer, who has had an interest in astronomy for most of my life.

Starting as a kid of about 8 or 9 years of age, armed with a cheap department store telescope, a library card, and a desire to know what is out there, I set out to explore the universe. Through the years, my knowledge increased, and my telescopes have gotten bigger, and better. But more importantly, I found that I enjoyed sharing my years of hard-won and self-taught knowledge of the wonders of the universe with others.

I have been married to beautiful bride, Diana, for 45 years. We have 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Diana and I love to cruise, and do so several times a year since we retired. Currently we have been on 51 cruises and have 5 more on the books so far for the remainder of 2024 and 2025 - with more to come undoubtedly

In addition, I am an instrument-rated private pilot. A prosumer-level photographer specializing in landscape, seascape, and sunset/sunrise photos. I also enjoy building scale models depicting the United States space program.

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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind” -- Dr. Seuss

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