We had a great day of clear skies for National Astronomy Day at the Fernbank Science Center! Visitors were able to see the star closest to our planet (a.k.a. the Sun) through a total of 7 white light and hydrogen alpha telescopes. Parents and children alike were amazed at what they were able to see, particularly through the hydrogen alpha telescopes. One of our young visitors won a Celestron Astromaster telescope and plans to join us at Charlie Elliott to learn how to use it. The observatory was also open and visitors were able to see Jupiter in the middle of the day. A few club members noticed the “little” 14 inch Schmidt Cassegrain riding piggy back on the main telescope.
Steve Siedentop