What crazy weather we’ve seen all over the country! I hope this finds you safe, enjoying clear skies. After buckets of rain and unseasonably cool temperatures, it’s finally summer here in New England, and those clear skies meant we could visit a very special place. (It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a “Farmgirl Road Trip”). Not far from my hometown, there’s a place to visit completely created and run by volunteers. This very special place in New Milford, Connecticut is for all ages and is truly out of this world!
I have been to New Milford Connecticut many times. This was all before 1998. The observatory sounds like an interesting ,educational and exciting place. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Thank you for sharing.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn, I moved to Connecticut in the early 90’s. You won’t believe how New Milford has changed and grown! Of course, I feel that way about most of Connecticut. I am amazed, however, that I never knew about this wonderful Observatory until I met Mr. Lambert while doing some volunteering in New Milford. We have mutual acquaintances, and he is such an interesting man with such a passion for this wonderful place. Hope you are having a wonderful summer! Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole
Thank you, Nicole Christiensen, for one of the best presentations of a “field trip” on a blog, with photos and explanations. Astronomy is fascinating and I am also fascinated by Astrology which relies on knowledge of astronomy. What a gift you and Robert Lambert gave those children… milkaTheAppreciator
Hi Milka, THANK YOU for such a kind, wonderful comment! You have made my day. I am so glad you enjoyed the blog. It is truly a special place, and the fact that it is created and run by volunteers and donations is something amazing!I hope my troop girls remember that day fondly for a very long time. I know I will! Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole
Very interesting….
It was! This is just a bit of what we saw and talked about. Mr. Lambert is an amazing host, and we wished we could’ve spent more time there. It truly is a great place to visit. ~Nicole
Very impressive! I learned a lot and hard to believe you could see the space station flying so high!! Also amazing they have a meteorite from 1492!
Love,
Mother
Thank you! Yes, we could not believe everything we learned and saw. Wonderful place run by wonderful people. Love you! Nicole
Golly gee Nicole, what a great blog as always. It is so amazing that we live on such a small planet and our universe is so big. I didn’t realize the earth was so much smaller than the sun either. I am going to check out more information on space and our universe as you have piked an interest in me to do so. Thanks for a great blog and until next time, have a blessed month.
Hi Sandi, Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the post. It’s amazing to me the sheer power of the sun, how enormous it is and how small we really are! Now, when I am out gardening and feel the warmth of the sun, I pause and think about space! Interesting world we live in! Thanks for reading and commenting. Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole