Nice thread.
I've always been interested in space, but never got into stargazing as have always lived in downtown urban areas with heavy light pollution. But after moving to Aberdeen on the south side, it's been a revelation as to what's visible.
Don't have any equipment, but have been having fun seeing what I can see with the naked eye. Have managed to clearly see the ISS a few times. And once I realized what they were, I'm shocked how easy it is to spot planets.
Last week was particularly clear and on Thursday I was able at the same time to see Saturn, Jupiter and Venus. It still amazes me, as I always thought there was nothing to see without big and/or expensive equipment.
That said, would be great to get a closer look at these things through a telescope. If anyone's got portable equipment and are out and about in the south side looking for a perch, our 40-something floor roof is accessible with a 360-degrees view around.