That was GREAT!!! Clear Sky tonight!
Neighborhood kids and three moms! (4 if you include me) We set up the telescopes to try to identify the planets while waiting for the big moment! Didn't do really well so we because of ancient equipment so we finally settled on the moon. Cell phone alarms told us when to stop messing around and start looking for the satellites. Hey, there it is! No, False Alarm! No, wait, you're right, that is it. Hey there is two of them!!
The moms got such a kick out of seeing the two objects following one another. I told them I'd let them all know when the next interesting night sky event is happening! Meteor showers in August? Dana, if popcorn is for the ISS / shuttle spotting, what do I serve for meteor showers?
I wish the shuttle crew all the best as they make their return tomorrow! I hope it is sunny skies and smooth landings!