The Stars at Night...

Last week, the Perseid meteor shower hit its peak as it passed by earth and many stargzers went out to get a look at one of the shooting stars in the night sky. I like my sleep, but since there was supposed to be less, but more colorful "earthgrazers" before 10 or 11pm, I decided to head out with my camera and try my luck.

While I saw several brilliant shooting stars, the camera was aimed the wrong way each time. I did get some nice night pictures of the stars. I don't know a lot about astronomy, but I think this is the big dipper (or is it the little dipper?). I'm sure someone can confirm or correct me.

I think my favorite shot of the night is this one. I used a long exposure and then added a bit of light on the cactus with my LED flashlight. It seems a bit grainy when blown up too big, but as long as I don't blow it up too big, I like it.