New members Natasha and Sarah thought it would be a good idea to hold a star view for the single airmen of Eglin AFB. Unable to find a suitable location on base, they arranged to hold the event at Lewis Middle School just outside of the east gate of the base. The Lady Falcon’s softball stadium proved to be the darkest site on school grounds and the event was held there.
Tony Russo, Dennis Hausch, Dave Halupowski, Frank Atchison, Tom Haugh, Matt Spidell and Stephen Forbes all brought gear. The list of viewed objects were pretty much the same as those viewed at the Henderson Beach Star View the night before. Star maps were, once again, handed out to each guest observer. The evening started clear but soon clouds started to encroach from the southwest and eventually called a halt in the observing.
The crowd was small but enthusiastic and this event has plenty of potential for future gazes.
We would like to thank the 96th Force Support Squadron for their support and to the staff of Addie R. Lewis Middle School for their support of the men and women of Eglin AFB.