Where are all of our astronomers when we really need them? [PC??] This was what a friend of mine wrote on August 12" "Even with the telescope, Mars still looks like a round dot; not a star, definitely a planet shape. Almost full moon was very cool to look at, tho, and weather (weekend) was beautiful. :) Took this pic with the little digital camera. Turned off flash, stuck it up against the telescope lens, zoomed in to fill the screen, and used the self timer. :)" If I get real ambitious, and find a dark enough place, I may try a wide-field shot. Should make a nice red streak.