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The Celestial Navigator - May 2015
May Stargazing and the
Moons of Jupiter
The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations to bright planets, often the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good beginner telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise invisible objects into view. You can also use astronomy accessories to make your observing easier. Below, find out what's up in the night sky for the month of May.
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Cooky Jason's May Recipe:
Grilled Scalloped Potatoes
I love these. And they're quite simple to make, even with the extra step of grilling the potatoes first. But that's important here. Grilling the potatoes takes an ordinary batch of scalloped potatoes to a new level with that coveted grilled/smoked flavor we all love. And while I don't usually use ANYTHING out of a can, making cream of mushroom soup from scratch is a bit of a long process, so taking some help from the store here is OK in my book!
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The Gear Doctor
Fabulous First Aid Kit
The most important piece of equipment for a camping trip is your First Aid Kit. I've made some suggestions below for a "Fabulous First Aid Kit" that will help make your trip more enjoyable, rather than having to rush to a doctor's office.
It's always best to include a First Aid Manual and familiarize yourself with some of the basic procedures. Remember that cuts should have firm pressure put on them before bandaging, to help stop the flow of blood. If the blood flow cannot be stopped, it's time to get to a hospital pronto.
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