Mid Autumn Festival Celebration 2023

Thank you to the more than 150 people who came out to celebrate Mid Autumn Fest with us last night!!! It was truly a beautiful event. Thank you to @nmsuastro for partnering with us and the use of their facilities. The Asian and Pacific Islander community of @nmsu is beautiful and amazing!! We were so happy to share this evening with everyone.

The image captures an adult and a child standing indoors in front of a projected screen displaying information about lunar features. The adult, on the left, is wearing a light-gray T-shirt with badges and black pants, holding the child with their right arm. The child, on the right, is looking directly at the camera, dressed in a black T-shirt and colorful shorts, and holds a polka-dot water bottle in their right hand. The floor appears to be concrete, and the wall behind them is plain taupe. The projected screen to their right has a dark blue background with a title and text in yellow and white fonts. The title reads "A Rabbit on the Moon." An image of a lunar surface can be seen as part of the projection on the right side.
The image portrays a nighttime outdoor scene where several people are gathered around a telescope. The telescope is mounted on a tripod and is positioned on rocky ground. A person in a red top and floral shirt leans on a black chair with one knee to peer into the telescope's eyepiece. Beside them, another individual, dressed in dark clothing, stands next to the telescope, possibly assisting or explaining something. In the background, there are a few other figures standing or conversing. The area is dimly lit with artificial lights illuminating parts of the scene. Large trees with dense foliage are visible behind the people, and the sky is clear with faint stars visible.
The image depicts a group of people gathered outside at dusk near an observatory dome. The sky is beautifully illuminated with hues of orange, pink, and purple from the setting sun, casting a serene glow over the scene. The observatory dome, located on the right side of the image, is partially in shadow but the structure is clearly identifiable with its rounded metallic roof. To the left, silhouettes of individuals are visible, standing or moving towards the observatory entrance. A bright display panel mounted near the entrance of the observatory emits a blue light, providing some illumination to the nearby individuals. The horizon is dotted with trees and the last glimmers of daylight, creating a picturesque twilight setting.
The image is a photograph of a presentation slide projected onto a dark wall. The slide features a title and three textual bullet points on the right side, with an image of several traditionally decorated lanterns on the left. The text is white against a dark background, making it highly legible. The slide border is a thin yellow line. The projected image casts a slight shadow at the bottom, likely due to a mesh pattern below the projector.
The image shows a group of people gathered in front of a small observatory building at dusk. The observatory features a gray dome with a partially open slit revealing a red-lit interior. The darkening sky has clouds visible, with remnants of a sunset with some orange tints near the horizon and a few streetlights beginning to illuminate. The ground is covered with dirt and small rocks. The individuals in the group are standing in informal clusters, some facing the door of the observatory while others are turned towards each other, engaged in conversation. Shadows of the people are cast on the observatory building from the light above the entrance.