Night Sky at River Bend Farm
by Francine Jackson
After a three-month “hiatus,” the skies above River Bend Farm in Uxbridge were beautiful, and Jim Hendrickson, Bob Janus, John Kocur and Francine Jackson set up telescopes on the hill. The main attraction was to be the almost Full Moon as it rose through the trees.
Despite the brightness of the Moon, several deep sky objects were shown, including the double-double, Albireo, Alcor and Mizar, M27, M57, and others..
Also, others brought their equipment with them, including a family who needed Jim’s help to put their telescope together, and Ranger Sherine's partner Savannah, who placed herself in great position to watch the Moon rise over the pond.
All together, about 25 members of the public came, including several children, and all totally enjoyed the clear summer night under the stars.
