Years ago I had the opportunity to host a professional astronomer at a star party at a dark site. He was really excited because he had never seen the milky way

Years ago I had the opportunity to host a professional astronomer at a star party at a dark site. He was really excited because he had never seen the milky way before; at least not with his own eyes. He was totally blown away. Most of the regulars were complaining about the transparency that evening, but to this guy it was a revelation.