No sightings of George Clooney but amazing views of Venus, Jupiter, etc, this star party takes place in the relatively dark parking lot of the National Monument visitor center! Amateur astronomers set up their huge telescopes, set their sights on something interesting and then stand back proudly while people line up for a one-eyed view. We found the close-up of the very red Mars and Orion's nebulae interesting but the conversation even more so. The enthusiastic experts love the questions and are keen to answer. Our last lesson of the night was a review of constellations with an amazingly powerful laser light that seemed to reach each star being pointed out.
In two weeks, we're going to another - this one up the mountain far beyond the lights of the city. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
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