Angela Harlem said:
I reeeeeeally want a telescope.
Oh, me too.
I've still got my old basic kid version, the one that also suffered some time as a coat rack and odd sock holder, but I want the real deal next time. NASA specifications.
I missed the moon this morning, but what I saw this evening was a great consolation! I went for a hike up a hill next to the ocean with my dog, and ended up seeing one of the most amazing things I've ever witnessed. I
thought I was doing great at first, with the swirling seagulls circling the tops of cliffs, and the swell of the sea below. I was taking it all in, listening to music, and occasionally glancing down to make sure I wasn't stepping on my dog's paws. Then I saw
it: A massive, pink-coloured moon slowly creeping over the Atlantic Ocean horizon. Truly breathtaking. People were stopping with their cameras, and others just staring in awe. I was in the latter group, and just kept mumbling "holy shit" under my breath.
I wish I had taken my camera!
I came so close to actually asking someone if they could email me a photo, but chickened out. I think I'll go back tomorrow to see if the magic happens again, but I somehow doubt it will be duplicated...seriously great.