If ever there was a location for astrophotography in the East, it must be Cherry Springs State Park in north-central Pennsylvania. A local newspaper, the Potter Leader-Enterprise, sent one of their best editors, Donald Gilliland, and photographer Jim Obleski, to attend this event. Donald wrote a fantastic article describing his experience at this star party. Participants were thrilled by the quality of stargazing and shared their telescopes with all who wanted a look, and the look was truly dazzling.
Organizers expect to be back next year with an even bigger crowd.
I was shocked by the rings of Saturn. Of course the planet had rings. I'd known it since I was a child. I'd seen pictures of them in National Geographic. But I'd never seen them with my own eyes.