[open] All things by immortal power, near or far to each other linked are, that thou canst not stir

[quasistellar]

WHO: Constance Peixes and any of her Astronomy students that want extra credit/just want to see a meteor shower
TONE: Academic, with a side of 'oooh' and 'aaaah'.
RATING: G
WHEN: Late October 20, into the wee hours of the 21st
WHERE: a remote part of school grounds with a clear view of the night sky
WHAT: a field trip, to observe the Orionid meteor shower! Mix, mingle, ask what that one funny-looking trail is, but more importantly, enjoy the show!
STATUS: Ongoing!

Thank goodness the weather held. It was a bit of a chilly night, so Constance had advised her students to dress warmly, and she'd made a quick arrangement for a keg of hot butterbeer to be delivered to the site for later on, along with hot chocolate and tea. But the sky was clear, and it would make for good observation weather.

She set up the rest of the telescopes and equipment, put up a few defensive charms up - mostly against any animals that might disturb the site, but also against any humans who might try to tamper with it - and back to campus.

Once it was time, she gathered up her group, and began to head out. Once they arrived, she passed around a set of several past showers, pointing out what to look for.

Now to wait for the show.

[ooc: prose or action is fine! also, the second youtube link is better with sound off, watched in HD fullscreen if your computer can.]

Comments

[allisnotlost]

[To be frank, Eridan wasn't here for the extra credit. This was one of his favourite classes, and he pretty much excelled in it. No, this? This was mainly to spend time with family and friends and... well. See the show.

The boy's pretty much snuggled up right now with a nice thick and probably expensive looking if you squint,,, jacket and one of his thicker matching scarves and pretty much took to relaxing and half actually looking into his work. He looked not as tense as usual, which probably came off as strange if one did not know him as well. But of course he is open to being talked to, even if it seems as if he just wants to sit and watch the stars and enjoy this evening.]

[quasistellar]

[Constance doesn't approach. So long as a student's eyes are on the sky and they appear to be focused on the subject? She's willing to let them have their moments of wonder.

But, well, she's been meaning to check on Eridan.]

Look up there, to the left. See there? That's the 'club' Orion has. It's where most of the meteors will seem to be coming from.

[allisnotlost]

[Good, good. Eridan was hoping she'd come over and talk to him. The boy pulls his attention to the direction she was point in, making a quick note of it. After doing so, he gives her his attention.]

I'll be keepin' that in mind, then. I can only begin to imagine how many we're gonna see tonight. [And... there's a tiny smile.] At least the weather's nice enough to be in our favour.

[Huee, he hoped she caught that v. He's been really practising his hardest at projecting those letters... even if it's only a once in a while thing unless he really puts his effort into it.]

[quasistellar]

I can't, either. But the show has been brilliant so far, and I can't imagine it would start to disappoint now.

[She smiles, catching that projection and giving him a pat on the shoulder.]

Indeed. It's going to remain clear for the rest of the time we're out here, and I couldn't be more pleased.

Don't let yourself catch a chill, all right? There's hot butterbeer, tea, and hot chocolate out here.