In 1967, I met a beautiful young woman from California. There was a Saturday night scene back then along the lake road between Rose's and the Switzerland Inn on Keuka Lake in the Fingerlakes region of NYS. She invited me to take a walk with her down on the lake shore. As we sat with our backs against a low sea wall, the Persiods started up in all their glory. It was one of the most magical experiences in my life.
I realized it was great star gazing in Jamaica after my first trip. I started taking a pair of compact binoculars with me and then bought a small telescope becasue the dark skys on the far west end were so great. I bring a pair of Orion 10x50 binoculars (http://www.telescope.com/) with me now. Unless it's raining, you'll find me laying back with a glass of 12yr old Appleton, a cigar and my binoculars at Blue Cave Castle when we're in residence. I love to scan the Milky Way, star clustes and planets. In the winter I can make out the Andromeda galaxy. There's something special about looking at light that has been traveling for 2 million years. Keep your eyes peeled for satellites, too. Enjoy the show! Respect --Marblehead
