After many postponements because of poor weather, we were finally able to run the members Sky This Season – Live from Binbrook. And it was just a narrow success too since thunderstorms had passed through the area just a few hours earlier and the skies had just barely cleared before we began. But whatever the earlier issues, we finally had a success. As they say, “the 5th or 6th time’s the charm” – or is it “persistence pays off”??

19 members and guests showed up and our Observing Director, John Gauvreau conducted a 20 minute tour of the night sky, pointing out various constellations, finder stars and providing some historical context to why some things are named they way they are. Always entertaining and informative when John gets going and he didn’t disappoint. Thanks John!

Outside of the tour, several members had scopes and binos set up for observing, and others were trying out new cameras. The seeing conditions weren’t ideal (lots of persistent moisture in the air), but it was still an enjoyable evening of observing and camaraderie. Around 1am (just when Jupiter was high enough to become interesting – to be tackled on another night), we packed it in and headed off to a local Tim’s for more laughter and socializing.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made the evening so much fun. Hopefully some others will chime in with their experiences and thoughts on the evening, or share some photos.