Starparties are more than just our chance to combine forces collecting photons, converse with friends, and show-off our new astro-toys. Veterans also have the chance to flex their expertise as Celestial Tour Guides for the visiting public.
And after offering thousands of visitors their first up-close glimpses of the heavens, I've collected some of my personal favorite laymans' reactions at the eyepiece.
http://www.astronomyblogs.com/member...?xjMsgID=20096
Enjoy.
Stephen Saber
Saber Does The Stars at
http://www.astronomyblogs.com/member/saberscorpx/