I'm just starting to read Paul Bogard's new book "the End of Night." In it, he visits astronomer Bob Berman at his home in upstate NY...a town with no streetlights. Berman said that when his mother in law (who'd lived in big cities all her life) visited for the first time, she came into the house and asked "What are all those white dots in the sky," and of course his wife, Marcy, answered "Those are called stars Mom." Bogard continues: "I've heard people say such things," I laugh, "but I can't believe they're true." Berman leans back and calls, "Marcy, do you remember when your mom said what are those white dots in the sky?" "Yep." "Do you think she was kidding?" "Nope." I highly recommend checking out Bogard's book if you haven't already. He writes beautifully about the subject. ~Kelly ------------------------------

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When I was doing the North Rim Grand Canyon star parties I was surprised at how many people had never seen the Milky Way. As it was rising in the east some thought clouds were approaching. Humorous but sad.

Deloy

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