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Originally Posted by Lin
Hi GTO, you're not that far off. I subscribe to spaceweather and when we get notification of celestrial events I make the kids lug their telescope and binoculars out.
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As often as possible we sit on the end of the dock and watch the heavens for meteors and satellites. You usually get 2 or 3 of the former and many of the latter (check
www.heavens-above.com) on any given clear night. Of course a cocktail or 3 is needed for maximum visual acuity (not). Problem is I don't think many kids will appreciate the wait/reward ratio. Viewing the Moon is more immediate and intriguing, with binos or even with a cheapee telescope.