> The next few nights just around sunset or a bit later have a look to the 
> southwest (northern hemisphere). You should notice Venus, Jupiter and the 
> Moon. They look really spectacular. The cool clear evenings make for great 
> photographic and telescopic viewing. The weather has made it hit or miss, 
> but I'm ready! The batteries are charged and equipment has been checked 
> and rechecked.

Yes, I must get out there with my telescope, but I must admit the thought of 
dressing up for -5 degrees C has put me off each evening.  Last night was 
spectacularly clear, and looking at the sun set now I think tonight will be 
the same.

So far I have only had limited success with my camera and telescope, this 
shot is the best I've got so far:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2924137262_ee9a789965_o.jpg

I find that either with longer exposures the Earth has rotated too much, or 
with shorter exposures the vibration from the camera shutter mechanism 
causes too much of an impact on the final shot.  I need to construct some 
sort of manual shutter for the front of the telescope that doesn't cause any 
vibration.

Hopefully when Saturn comes back around I'll be prepared with my camera this 
time, although just seeing it and its rings with your own eyes is awesome.

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