Stargazing

Last week, we got together with some friends for a little stargazing session, in an attempt to view the Pan-STARRS Comet that is visible in the Northern Hemisphere through the end of March.  Our local paper suggested viewing from a western position, hopefully without trees, buildings, and lights in the way.  We headed to our city’s soccer fields about dusk, and our photographer-friend brought along his camera with a very powerful lens.  Ryan photographed the event while I supervised the boys’ rock hunting expedition.

Walking with Cake: Hunting for rocks

(The boys on their quest for rocks.)

Walking with Cake: Comet watching

(Our friend hoping to catch the comet.)

Walking with Cake: Moon over Pflugerville

(The crescent moon rising over Austin.)

Walking with Cake: The moon

(The tiny crescent moon.)

Walking with Cake: Night falls on Pflugerville

(Night falls on Pflugerville.)

We never did see the comet that night, and our friend climbed to a much higher point the next evening, still to no avail.  But we had a wonderful time, and made a few sweet memories for the boys.

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