I was fortunate enough to spend some time the other night on a rooftop of a local college with a set of telescopes. There was a beautiful sunset, a great view over the city and a thin sliver of moon.
The telescopes were turned on and focused. That sliver of moon revealed craters arrayed in random patterns. I've seen the moon by telescope before but it's still fascinating. I walked over to the next telescope focused on Saturn. I don't know what I expected -- perhaps just a brighter point of light?
But there it was -- a complete planet with rings. No kidding, you could see the rings! I was looking at something so far away and actually seeing it for real. It was astonishing. And that was the real gift. Not just seeing that beautiful sight but having a moment in an ordinary day when I was truly amazed and excited. Here's wishing those moments to you all!
The telescopes were turned on and focused. That sliver of moon revealed craters arrayed in random patterns. I've seen the moon by telescope before but it's still fascinating. I walked over to the next telescope focused on Saturn. I don't know what I expected -- perhaps just a brighter point of light?
But there it was -- a complete planet with rings. No kidding, you could see the rings! I was looking at something so far away and actually seeing it for real. It was astonishing. And that was the real gift. Not just seeing that beautiful sight but having a moment in an ordinary day when I was truly amazed and excited. Here's wishing those moments to you all!
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