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These recent photos were night shots around the observatory. None were taken through the telescope, all used a tripod and time exposure. I have truly been blessed with dark skies.

Night shot of the shed
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13 sec exposure

Even this doesn't do justice to the actual sky
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25 sec exposure, right and up from the first shot

Jupiter shone like a bright jewel
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Looking straight up
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Happened to catch a small meteor on the right

There is a drawback to this location
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The highway is rather close

Even when you aren't observing...
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...the night can still be pleasant