night sky

14 degrees and clear. A week ago it was clear as well. Connie & Mark came over for some star gazing.  Pete was the master of ceremonies. I don't know anyone more fascinated in the natural world than Connie, so I was interested in what she would make of some of the phenomena in the night sky. She had a very sharp eye. She was able to pick out some of the objects in the sky before we looked at them in the telescope. I broke astronomical rule number one when I took this picture. You're never supposed to compromise the collective night vision. Afterwards we went inside, and had some hot chocolate. This is what passes for entertainment among the gentle people of Vermont.