Act caps of successful space camp EMMA BAILEY <\/p>\n
EMMA BAILEY\/ Fairfax NZ <\/p>\n
HUGE PRIZE: Emilie Agnew with the telescope she was gifted after attending space camp and Robert McTague, from the South Canterbury Astronomers Group. <\/p>\n
A potential new star has been born in the astronomy world thanks to the generosity of a Timaru woman. <\/p>\n
Last month, a Space Camp was held at Raincliff Camp and, to fundraise, a raffle was held with the winner receiving a $849 telescope donated by New Zealand Telescopes. <\/p>\n
Freedom Ramage was at the supermarket and bought a ticket. <\/p>\n
When South Canterbury Astronomers Group (SCAG) founder Robert McTague called her to say she had won the telescope, she asked if he knew of a young person passionate about astronomy. <\/p>\n
\"I thought I could have a lot of fun with it but not as much as someone that is passionate about astronomy and especially someone that went to the camp,\" Ramage said. <\/p>\n
\"As soon as I said did he know someone, he said a name straight away, a 15-year-old girl that would love it. I am a Christian so I don't believe in keeping everything for yourself.\" <\/p>\n
Emilie Agnew attended the camp and was delighted to get the telescope. <\/p>\n
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