I miss my old 6" reflector badly - but yes - Altered consciousness is the point of ritual for myself - that and bonding. It is quite easy for me to get excited by such idea and wonders as the cosmic void, or more properly, clutter.
Bill Roh
James Veverka wrote:
> Stained Glass windows in the Church of Virus
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> What about rituals based upon cosmic history? I have 6" diameter by 51"
> long reflecting telescope. I am "blown away" every time I look into the
> most concentrated portions seeable in the milky way. It is
> inspirational, fucking awesome and it changes my neurochemistry: the
> hallmark and purpose of religious ritual
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