My annual trek Up North to the land of clear blue water is over and I shall resume the usual malarky cometh the dawn. Due to the full moon I found the constellations somewhat difficult to frame out, but unless the goddess Selene puts the brakes on her team, in a short while anyone with access to open fields unsullied by light pollution should be able to get quite a late summer show. I strongly urge the gentle reader to make an effort to see the stars before the most dismal holiday weekend of the year, Labor Day, closes the last few sparkling inches of happiness on the door marked "Summer."
Don't forget to go outside after dark, now - here's a little guide to get you started.
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