Our first trip to Mary Esther Elementary School in support of its STEM night was a challenge for all. The trees surrounding the school gave us a limited view of the sky but we were lucky in that very good targets were available in that limited area. Tom Haugh and Dennis & Marietta Hausch were able to support this event. Marietta, once again, acted as event photographer.
Over the course of the evening Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon swing into and out of view. Luckily, there were only two scopes on hand which kept everyone’s exposure to the wind and, for Florida, very cold temperatures very short.
 Quickly looking through Dennis’ telescope. |
 Getting the requisite photo at the telescope. |
Overall, we had 136 students and school staff join us outside. During lulls in the attendance, we huddled in the lee of the building. Did I mention that was very cold and very windy?
At the end of the event we were called inside and presented with a very nice plaque for our support. Thank you Mary Esther Elementary School!