Another very nice evening of "sidewalking" on the shore at Marathi; I had two dozen members-of-the-
This, for me, is what it's all about. I don't go to the effort of toting a telescope on these cruises in hopes of carrying-out observations of galaxies or comets. (There is usually far too much light pollution in port areas and cities I visit for "serious" observing) I bring the optics along in order to share the planets and Moon with people I meet along the way.
This is a large part of my enjoyment and love of astronomy; the act of introducing strangers to the greater Universe around them is just as powerful and rewarding an experience as exploring the skies alone. I like--need--to share this sense of wonder with others. Call it Tom's addiction.
Photo: crewmembers from Spanish frigate 'Numancia'--our
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| The 8-day-old Gibbous Moon |
Another very nice evening of "sidewalking" on the shore at Marathi; I had two dozen members-of-the-
This, for me, is what it's all about. I don't go to the effort of toting a telescope on these cruises in hopes of carrying-out observations of galaxies or comets. (There is usually far too much light pollution in port areas and cities I visit for "serious" observing) I bring the optics along in order to share the planets and Moon with people I meet along the way.
This is a large part of my enjoyment and love of astronomy; the act of introducing strangers to the greater Universe around them is just as powerful and rewarding an experience as exploring the skies alone. I like--need--to share this sense of wonder with others. Call it Tom's addiction.
Photo: crewmembers from Spanish frigate 'Numancia'--our
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| 'Jupiter' es 'Yupiter' en Española! |
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