A group of about 60 homeschoolers were delighted to spend a fresh autumn evening under the stars with members of the Hermanus Astronomy Club.
Before the sun went down, we enjoyed a picnic in a farm field and some wild swinging on the rope swing in the blue gum trees!
Danie and Sonja kindly hosted the event on their farm in the Hemel and Aarde valley, away from light pollution of the town and we were blessed with ‘heavenly’ weather and clear skies.
The astronomers set up a number of telescopes which we could take turns using to see the various planets, stars and constellations which they told us about.
They also told us about various apps, websites and books that we can use to learn more about astronomy. They helped us identify some of the constellations and skillfully answered a number of questions that had been baffling some of the adults!
This was another awesome event which everyone agreed should be repeated!
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