Astronomical events have a haphazard clockwork to their frequency, and those that gather at the Stardome in Flyside are both new arrivals come to witness such an event for the first time, or older residents who have come out before. It's night, and the coolness of evening creeps into the big crystal dome under which people gather. The Stardome sits like a giant glass jewel in the middle of the park, completely transparent and spotless.

Inside, it's only fractionally warmer, and the ground beneath is the packed earth of the parklands. There are stalls set up to offer free hot chocolate in disposable mugs (just crumble them onto the grass when you're done!), and some stand, some settle on picnic blankets. For those that are interested, there are a few guest lecturers around - a couple of science-oriented astronomers, and one storyteller who freely expounds on the myths and legends behind the stars.

When the meteor shower begins, the Stardome is attuned to capture the best visual. It's expanded, magnified, brilliant lights against the black sky that dance along the domed glass ceiling. Bigger and brighter than if you remained outside, although some do capture it from there, with their own eyes or with a few telescopes set up around the place.