
I attended a docent continuing education session with Mr Skywatcher himself, Bill Selby. He started by asking: ‘When you’re taking the public on a walk, how much time do you spend observing the sky?” Mmm, hardly any, unless we’re watching a bird. ”It’s half your view!” he reminded us. “Focus on it!”
He went on to tell us that the National Weather Service costs a mere $4 per citizen per year, but its invaluable predictions are in jeopardy because of the current Federal cutbacks. I’m keen to read his book, The California Sky Watcher: Understanding Weather Patterns and What Comes Next. So much to learn about this wonderful world.

