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[stargazer]

Tonight I went over to a freinds house to see how her mom was doing after her eye surgery's. This sweet lady has listened to me talk about the stars for over a year and couldnt see them. We tried the scope with her one night last year but it didnt work. Tonight I saw Jupiter come up over the trees and thought I would try it. I walked her over to the edge of the porch and said see that bright star up there and she said you mean the one just above the tree. I said yes, she asked me what it was and when I told her she had tears in her eyes. It was the first time in over 15 years and she was able to see them clearly. I also showed her Saturn and the Moon. I really think tonight she went to sleep a very happy lady. She even asked me to bring the scope over one night to show her more. Now please understand this sweet lady is 85 years young and has been very suportive of my endeaver of Astronomy. I gave her a pic of the Moon in an eclipse one day and she loved it.

This family is and has been very sweet listening to my stories about my advancements and awards. They always want to hear more. Now I can fully share my joy with them all and know that they all saw what I was showing them.

Some say just kids get the biggest kick out of seeing the Heavens for the first time. Well guys here is a 85 year old lady seeing them again for the first time in 15 years and just as excited as a child.

It made my heart feel good to share this with her. I have wanted to do this for over a year and my dream came true. Now Im going to bring the scope over there just for her.

I thought I would share this with you.

Becky
PS Joe- did you find the cert yet?

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Well, thats quite a cool activity you accomplished last evening!

As much as I like showing children views thru the scope, I enjoy it even more with adults, as they can appreciate and understand it better. With kids, everything is new and exciting, and they go in search of other new and exciting things to do as soon as they can, but the adults...jaded with adult responsibilities and seen it all already, light up as they view an object never before seen by them in all their years. Many just can't believe it! And finding someone, (us), to explain it to them in a pleasant and non-judgemental manner is quite welcomed.

To me, that's the prize!... ;D

Excellent that your friend got to see Jupiter and the rest thru your efforts, as it means more to the both of you than a full night of regular public observation. She will just be overwhelmed with your 10" Dob! You must share with us the event.

Thumbs up!...