Hi all,
My daughter has blabbed to her teacher that Dad has an observatory
and a few big scopes.
The teacher is a really decent bloke and wants to organise a night
over our place to see a few objects and have a look at the obs
with the kids in the class.
It would be a thrill mainly for my daughter and her brother to have
all these kids over but for me it sounds a bit daunting.
I would appreciate any advice on how to manage such a crowd.
A few points about the night we have discussed so far:
A week night is out of the question with astr-twilight being so late
so it will be a friday night in the next 3 or so weeks.
The moon would be a huge hit but this leaves out next fri night.
Jupiter would be a hit too but I have it hidden behind massive gum trees
at sunset, so that rules that out too.
Saturn...out....morning object..as is Venus.
That pretty much leaves things like views of M42, Omega Cent and Eta Car in the 12", 8" and ED80.
That and a few good multiple stars .
Can anyone suggest any more objects that, from experience would
add to the experience?
As a starting point the
Event calendar is no help...just a blank page.
Not good PR for the biggest amateur Astro site in the Southern Hemisphere!
Just kidding!...that would be a nightmare page to keep current.
These kids will be my daughter's age group...8,9 y/os.
I have done this before but only with family friends and their kids...
I'm stressed!
HEEEEELLLLPP!
Steve