I had a mini star party for my neighbors and their children tonight. This time of year is great for that because it's not to cold and it gets dark relatively early. I had 9 kids all ranging in age from 5 to 7, except for on 12 year old, and 7 adults. We looked at Jupiter, Neptune, Alberio, M11, and M57. Jupiter and M11 got the most oohs and ahhs. The youngest was having a little trouble looking through. I wasn't sure she was actually seeing something until I asked her what colors she saw when we looked at Alberio. When she said blue and yellow, I thought cool.
One other thing I thought was neat was I had a little discussion with the kids before we started about to look through the scope and not hold the eye piece. Not one of the kids did it wrong. It was a fun night.
Andreas
One other thing I thought was neat was I had a little discussion with the kids before we started about to look through the scope and not hold the eye piece. Not one of the kids did it wrong. It was a fun night.
Andreas
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DSOs observed:
NGCs 2005, ICs 103, Other 70, Palomar GCs 6, Abell PNs 12, Herschel 400: 316.
Equipment
Celestron CPC 1100, Lunt 60mm Ha Solar Scope