And Cassiopeia points to the Andromeda galaxy, 2.5 million light years away. You can see it naked eye, if you have good eyesight. Binoculars for most of us Pluggers, though.
Oh, that we can actually break away our children and grandchildren from the confines of being in front of the electronics.
I remember taking my child to an astronomers club outing. It was free, in November, in the 20’s (degrees F) and they had hot chocolate. She still talks about that. Now that is fun and making memories.
I never could see shapes except for the Dippers and Sagitarious enough to pick out Constelations. Even in a totally dark area (out in a boat or out duck hunting.) Times like that there were just too many stars and they overwhelmed me.
Cassiopeia is fairly easy to see and Scorpius stands out to the south in late summer.I was out at some friends’ house back in the ‘70s and finally saw the Milky Way. I might have seen it before but didn’t know what I was looking at. All I can say is it was marvelous to see it and know what it was. I can’t see it around here as there are too many lights.
Farside99 almost 8 years ago
Here’s hoping it just keeps going on and on and on….
John Wiley Premium Member almost 8 years ago
And Cassiopeia points to the Andromeda galaxy, 2.5 million light years away. You can see it naked eye, if you have good eyesight. Binoculars for most of us Pluggers, though.
I'll fly away almost 8 years ago
Oh, that we can actually break away our children and grandchildren from the confines of being in front of the electronics.
I remember taking my child to an astronomers club outing. It was free, in November, in the 20’s (degrees F) and they had hot chocolate. She still talks about that. Now that is fun and making memories.
whiteheron almost 8 years ago
I never could see shapes except for the Dippers and Sagitarious enough to pick out Constelations. Even in a totally dark area (out in a boat or out duck hunting.) Times like that there were just too many stars and they overwhelmed me.
Jim Patterson almost 8 years ago
Thanks Gary!
wiatr almost 8 years ago
Cassiopeia is fairly easy to see and Scorpius stands out to the south in late summer.I was out at some friends’ house back in the ‘70s and finally saw the Milky Way. I might have seen it before but didn’t know what I was looking at. All I can say is it was marvelous to see it and know what it was. I can’t see it around here as there are too many lights.
Bob. almost 8 years ago
Orion is a good one to look at. Try to remember the names of the four “corner” stars.