Harry I have never been to a star party and have only had the pleasure of looking at the stars with my eyes and no telescope out here in the country. I am sure I am missing a lot. If I were in your audience I don't think I could even make it to the amateur status. I don't know anything about those beautiful lights up there. I am sure I would have a hard time absorbing and would maybe have a easier time if I could associate the star with something I am more familiar with on earth like it's surface is the size of Texas or some such thing. I would also be thrilled if I could go home and figure out where to the stars we were talking about once I was on my own. bsk