That’s what we did to get to the Star Party held at the Mingo Creek Observatory.
In fact we even went over a one lane covered bridge. It was worth the drive as we saw Venus through two different telescopes and also a double star “ Albireo (β Cygni) in the constellation Cygnus. When viewed through a telescope, it spectacularly resolves into two contrasting stars: a brighter golden-amber star and a stunning, sapphire-blue companion”
All the astronomers, Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh were welcoming and helpful. There were activities for kids and a box of space related prizes, stickers, squishy stars, with a sign to take a few items. There was a planetarium show as well.
Driving down the hill through the woods in the dark was a bit gripping but we made it back to civilization. What a great star gazing party.
