I once told some people who were looking at the Andromeda galaxy through my
binoculars and my C-8 that the light that was entering their eyes has been
traveling through space for two million years.

It didn't take long for somebody to tell me that was not possible,
because..."According to the WORD OF GOD, the light could only have existed for
6,000 years."

Respectfully,
It is sort of a no-brainer to make a statement like that in a public forum.
Much like political commentary here.

Anything seen bickered about in this forum, should be expected to be a touchy
subject at public viewing events.

During public events, folks at the ep will have the most out of the experience
if focussed on observing. What, where and how to see stuff. You know,
observational amatuer astronomy in pratice.

I usually just stick to that.....and how my telescopes are better than eveyone
else's.






john