(The One with Over 250 People!)

Last night’s HAL Public Star Party at Alpha Ridge Park was fantastic. The skies were perfectly clear until approximately midnight. The Moon was in it’s first quarter phase, which provided great views for the lunar observers. There were 27 telescopes setup. They ranged from the most basic starter scopes to very sophisticated setups. There were well over 250 people in attendance. At one point I counted almost 100 cars in the parking lot and along the street. Our observatory (HALO) was packed full the entire night. Our visitors included a large group from the Howard County Social Club. Everybody had a great experience.

I want to give a special shout out to all the HAL members that supported the star party. It could not be done without you. Your graciousness, knowledge, and enthusiasm are qualities that makes HAL what it is. It is always about the people. The technology is awesome, you are the magic.

Thank you to all our visitors. We look forward to seeing you at future outings. If you want to learn more about HAL and how to become a member, go to our website, https://howardastro.org.

Until next time. Clear Skies!

Phil W.