Praesepe star cluster M44 and Mars conjunction after sunset on May 18th, 2008. Mars is the brightest "star" in the lower right corner.


My small scope on the new tripod. Much easier to use. If I mounted my big scope on one of these tripods, it would be easier to use too. Except I can't. The big scope is too large and bulky and the tripod would flop right over.