Chuck, you're one of the most generous persons I know. How nice of you to organize this contest from your own resources. I'll be looking out the back window every clear evening for a chance to snap a decent pic. I, too have observed the zodiacal light in less than perfect conditions. My favorite "sighting" was from the knoll just east from Horseshoe Springs in Skull Valley during the Hale-Bopp apparition. It didn't show up photographically, I think because my exposures were relatively short to maximize the comet and not background light, but it was obviously there. Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 9:01 AM To: Utah-Astro Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Zodiacal light observing season -CONTEST- As soon as the moon is out of the picture for early evening (next week), it will mark the beginning of the prime season for looking for the Zodiacal light in the western sky as soon as it's dark enough. Absolutely pristine skies are not essential. I have seen it plainly from the Grantsville area, just off I-80 a few hundred yards. It's probably visible from SPOC if not too many local lights are on at the time. I'll award a prize of my choosing for the best Zodiacal light photo posted to the Gallery. [clip]