This past Saturday night I spent almost all my scope time observing double
(or multiple) star systems. I noticed when I was packing up that I was in a
very peaceful mood, similar to what I get after meditating.

Thinking back to my last previous double star session, I remember I was also
in a unusually pleasant mood afterwards. There must be something about the
simple sight of two or three stars burning close to each other in the sky
that evokes peace and tranquility in me. There is an almost Zen-like
simplicity in the arrangement that moves me in special ways. I don't get this
with other more complex celestial objects even though I enjoy them as well.

I think a lot more double observing is in my future.