Hey Alex,
I'm sorry for your loss... I can relate... lost both my parents in the last two years & it hurts... try to remember all the good times & smile about them, you have the memories at least if nothing else...
Wish I could tell you about my stargazing but, still not allowed to lift anything over 2kg post spinal surgery but, see my surgeon next Friday so, hopefully restrictions get lifted...
Won't matter anyways... the monsoon trough has dropped & we have rain, rain & more rain....
Not very much of a cheer up I'm afraid but, hey... our plants are doing well... nothing like rain water & tropical warmth to stimulate growth...
Take care bud...