Home page background: The Markarian Chain (M84 (NGC 4374), M86 (NGC 4406), NGC 4477, NGC 4473, NGC 4461, NGC 4458, NGC 4438 and NGC 4435) 05/2024)

Current avatar: The Flaming Star Nebula (C31 / IC 405) [imaged 1/16/2026 -Total lights integration time3:18 hours].

Me: Grew up in NYC. Played casual chess in grammar school, high school, & college.

You: I wish *YOU* happiness 😄& success 🏆 on your own Chess Journey! 😊

Mark! 😉

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