Stars

Chapter 1

NOU, Physics Lab #3
Friday, 4:37 p.m.

"Hey Miranda!" Gianni greeted her as he entered the lab.
"Hey" she replied in her usual monotone.
"Are you in a star mood today?"
"What do you mean?" she was still mixing a substance.
"I just called the weather channel and they said we'll have clear sky tonight. Maybe I can see Jupiter"
"But Venus is brighter this time of the year"
"Yeah, I know that. But don't forget that Jupiter has 7 satellites of which 4 are visible. It's worth a look" he smiled.
"Definitely"
"So, what do you say? Wanna join me?"
"Where are you going?" she was more interested in the conversation now.
"Beaverton. About thirty miles from here"
"You have a telescope?"
"Yup. You?"
"No. I want to build my own one but I'm not done with the project yet"
"Mine is not that great but it's enough to see some nice things"
"What time are you coming back?"
"I thought about leaving here at 8 and spending the entire night there. Declan and I switched cars so you can sleep in the truck and I sleep outside"
"Alright, I'll go. What do I have to bring?"
"Coordinates and whatever you want".
"Do I have to bring a sleep bag?"
"It's up to you. All right then. I'll pick you up at 7:45 your place, ok?"
"Fine"
"See ya, bye"
"Bye"