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Staph

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3. I have a wonderful memory of watching the Perseids.

Reply to LongTomH (Original post)

Mon Aug 8, 2016, 04:14 PM

Aug 2016

In 1994, my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by taking the whole family, including grandchildren, to spend a week in a cabin at a West Virginia state park. Their anniversary was August 10, so the timing was perfect. And the fact that Dad had taught university-level astronomy meant that he was both interested and knowledgeable. So late at night, we grabbed blankets and sleeping bags, and laid down on the road in front of the cabin, the only space with a clear view of the sky.

It is one of my favorite family memories!

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Anyone up for a meteor watch? The Perseids peak Aug 11 & 12 [View all] LongTomH Aug 2016 OP

We'll be getting cloud cover from the remnants of Javier Warpy Aug 2016 #1

We will have our telescope set up out in the country where there is "dark sky" redstatebluegirl Aug 2016 #2

I have a wonderful memory of watching the Perseids. Staph Aug 2016 #3

Note that local midnight means 1 a.m. Qutzupalotl Aug 2016 #4

I watched about 7 years ago with my son. Delmette Aug 2016 #5

They are deeply impressive. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Aug 2016 #6

If you go out to watch the Perseids tonight, look for the Double Cluster LongTomH Aug 2016 #7