Now that I've figured out how to switch off the floodlight in the courtyard of my apartment, using my Evolution 8 telescope has been far more pleasant. The other night, I finally took a peek at the famed Hercules star cluster, which is something like 11 BILLION years old. It was gorgeous! The pinpoints of light in a glowing ball were a feast for the eyes. I've posted my first attempt at photographing it, with a time exposure of 15 seconds. Not a bad early result! I found it very tough to focus, as you can't really see it clearly on the LCD screen, only after the time exposure. So I just guessed around a bit, turning the focus nob a tad before each shot. See what you think!
I'm headed for darker climes tomorrow night, hoping to see some more heavenly sights. Hope you all get a weekend of clear nights for viewing!
Teresa
Night sky pictures, various artists
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