Stargazing
Last week, we got together with some friends for a little stargazing session, in an attempt to view the Pan-STARRS Comet that is visible in the Northern Hemisphere through the end of March. Our local paper suggested viewing from a western position, hopefully without trees, buildings, and lights in the way. We headed to our city’s soccer fields about dusk, and our photographer-friend brought along his camera with a very powerful lens. Ryan photographed the event while I supervised the boys’ rock hunting expedition.
(The boys on their quest for rocks.)
(Our friend hoping to catch the comet.)
(The crescent moon rising over Austin.)
(The tiny crescent moon.)
(Night falls on Pflugerville.)
We never did see the comet that night, and our friend climbed to a much higher point the next evening, still to no avail. But we had a wonderful time, and made a few sweet memories for the boys.
This sounds like so much fun! I would have loved to do something like that as a kid.
The boys were much more interested in the rocks, but I think they’ll enjoy stuff like this as they get older.