wow...

[iceman (Mike)]

heh yep, had that last night..

"That's not real is it?"
"that's just a picture, isn't it".
"wow you can see the rings!"

[RAJAH235]

Hi Guys, Maybe my meaning was missed. I'm sure that you have had open nights for schools/Scouts etc,and we, the W.A.A.C.ers, have done the same.
My main aim is NOT to overwhelm the newcomer, but just to show what is up there, with a few basic facts thrown in. You know, index finger held up with arm extended = 1 degree. etc etc. Moon = 1/2 degree, CRUX = 6 x 4 degrees. Why the moon is not totally visible all the time? I tell them to get a friend to shine a torch/bed lamp on the orange they are holding out, while they turn around. Just basics.
When the kids AND the adults have had their turn at the t'scope, they come back and ask what else, other than the moon and planets can you see!
Our hobby is open to all, with all of the questions that they can think of.
Sorry if I've hurt anyones feelings.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

We had a group come up from Melbourne a few years back and about 5 minutes after getting off the bus they where all asking about the bush fire!

What bush fire we asked.

They all pointed up to the smoke trail across the sky!

The Milky Way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BLiTZWiNG (Trent)]

Got my first view of the moon the other night in a nice crescent... I've never seen it that detailed before!! GF was also impressed =)

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Hi Blitz,

The Waxing or waning crescent of the moon is always spectacular to see. The shadows really show up all crater detail.

I personally find the full moon very boring!

[ving (David)]

yes very boring... well except nakid eye. still amazes me

[RAJAH235]

I find the FULL moon about as interesting as an empty white dinner plate. Nothing there.
When it's out, I'm not.