If you happen to be in Chicago's northern suburbs and see a woman some night in her nightgown with a big
binocular around her neck or standing next to a
telescope, don't panic (or laugh). It's probably me. I'm not a Peeping Tom, I'm just doing some
astronomy. Sometimes I get up in the middle of the night with the urge to take a peek at the stars and end up with a telescope or binocular at my side. Just a habit I have developed over the years and I can't seem to break it. If you see this pattern developing in yourself, my advice is always to keep an
astronomy binocular or small
telescope, handy. It's a bit cold in the winter, yes, and it will get the neighbors talking, but it's healthier than raiding the refrigerator.
