Opportunity Watch 1

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Jul 22

2010

by Julio Vannini

One of the best instruments we ever have to enjoy the Universe are our own eyes. As the guys from "The World at Night" say: "If you can see it, then you can photograph it"!

And you know what? It is true!

How many time have you seen something in the skies worth to capture in a snapshot? Since some years ago I always carry a digital camera with me virtually all the time, so I reduce to a minimum the chance of losing the capture a nice event with it.

Lastnight, while I was at home, I had the chance to look briefly at the Moon and some stars in Cygnus, before the clouds (typical for the rainy season in Central America in this period of the year) covered the entire sky.

So, armed with my digital camera and my small newtonian telescope, I was able to shot some pictures. This are not "professional" shots, but the type enough to perpetuate the vision I enjoyed lastnight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqgFRBFB8uw