We came to the Marathon Motel to attend the Star Party. Let me tell you, this is better than some of the large observatories! These guys know so much and are so willing to share their knowledge! I learned more and about the stars, our universe, our earth...so much! They let you look through several telescopes and a binocular!! It is very hands on and we didn't sit down the entire time, we were moving between the telescopes and listening. It was great!! Anyone going through Marathon, definitely needs to go to this!!!