Powell Observatory and Our Busy Night

Leif (fiancé with hood on) manned the 16 inch telescope last night at Powell Observatory. Carroll manned the gate, welcoming our visiting astronomers. I did crowd control and posted photos on our club's Facebook page. Tom took photos of the crowds and the moon. Plus Randy, Paul, Elizabeth, David and many more club members helped out, including manning the 30 inch telescope! With 400 Boy Scouts next door (leader came over to warn us) and crowds that arrived an hour early? It was a very busy night. Oh, and thank you, Carroll, for the picnic yummies for the Powell team! Fueled us up beforehand for the long night! If you ever have a chance, come check out Powell Observatory in Louisberg, KS. It's operated/owned by our club, the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. It was an awesome night last night! Can you spot David's "UFO" flying toy in the last photo? :)