Held the first of hopefully many more star parties at my house this past Saturday night. I think 15 people showed up, including one new member who joined our Facebook group, and a long time member who hasn't been active while working on home renovations. One of the astronomy club members took some photos of the event. She's got a good eye for composition, unfortunately she forgot her tripod at home for longer exposure pictures.
Jupiter shining bright. Can also see the Trifid Nebula and Omega Nebula just barely in this photo. Possibly a meteor as well (I'm in a major flight path for international flights, so that might just be a plane).
7 telescopes were setup for viewing.
Probably my favorite picture.
Jupiter shining bright. Can also see the Trifid Nebula and Omega Nebula just barely in this photo. Possibly a meteor as well (I'm in a major flight path for international flights, so that might just be a plane).
7 telescopes were setup for viewing.
Probably my favorite picture.