As I said , it was gonna be a long day, at least for me😏. Months ago Dee had planned and booked a night under the stars , guided by an astronomer and out in the desert . We cut away from the main road towards Kolob Plateau. Winding in and out on the edges of Zion National park. After about ten miles we parked uphill in a sandy, dusty parking lot where we met up with about 20 other gazers. A short walk across a field , stopping occasionally for some planetary explains!
Little colorful globes lit the way ,each one a different planet in our solar system. each one with a short and very informative story. So much to learn, so much to forget. Behind a large group of trees we ended up at the gazing site. A very comfy beanbag for each of us and a sky full of stars , satellites and one giant bright moon. About 5-6 telescopes were on the ready for us ,(for who can still stay awake🥰). Long days, comfy beanbags,and horizontal positioning is enough for my Bestie 😍to fall in a deep relaxing sleep . I was excited taking pictures and listening to the mysteries of the universe. Its size is, even after a great explanation ,still uncomprehensible. I think my rv is big , let alone the universe. DUH. Sorry I had to wake her up😇 , still an unforgettable night and day!
Here some pictures of the closing of our wonderful day .
The universe’s sheer scale is staggering, with its expanse exceeding our wildest imagination. To put it in perspective, the Milky Way, our home galaxy, spans about 100,000 light-years, yet it is just one of billions of galaxies in the observable universe, making our cosmic neighborhood seem minuscule in comparison.
The Long West Coast Summer Trip. 