It has made me more interested in astronomy. Those students who already had an interest in astronomy found the session worthwhile, too. I haven't gotten to do that before. Although the opportunity to look at the stars appeals to most viewers, the Society of Physics Students also wants to emphasize the sciences in general. I'm more interested in bringing science in general to the public.
Astronomy is a good way to do that.
Aside from exposing the public to the basics of astronomy, these sessions have other benefits. It's also just a lot of fun to do. While the Society of Physics Students, handles the administrative part of the sessions like organization and publicity, graduate students volunteer their time to help run the telescope. The Society of Physics Students will hold the next observing session Nov.6th at 8pm, weather permitting. Some objects that might be seen are Saturn, the moon, and various deep-space objects like other galaxies and globular clusters.