Well, I couldn't believe it. It was a clear and cold night. Seven astronomers showed up from both of my clubs...Indiana Astronomy Society and The_Local_Group here in Columbus. At 6:30 pm, the kids started showing up and by 7:30, there was like 180 first graders, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents etc, etc, etc. Everyone was bundled up and hot chocolate was flowing through out the crowd. Jupiter and Venus were close together and extremely bright as always. The four moons of Jupiter always entertain and Venus looking like a spot light in the sky was awesome when viewed through a telescope.

Aldebaran made the kids gasp in awe. This is a double star which actually shows the colors of Blue (hottest) and Yellow (cooler)...a crowd favorite.

So, was it a success? You Betcha!!!

And it only took two hours for my feet to thaw out. :0)