Thanks Joe. The data for this image were collected on 4/10/05. The moon was at Day 1 of the cycle.... essentially a non-factor. Dark skies are important for capturing nice images of galaxies. I hope you get to use your little camera soon. This rain has been a real astronomical BUMMER! Cheers, Tyler ____________________________ -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+tylerallred=earthlink.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+tylerallred=earthlink.net@mailman.xmission.co m] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2005 2:11 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] New Image Posted - M106 and Friends Sweet! What was the moon phase when you took it, Tyler? I am wondering because I'm excited about getting views with my little SBIG but I don't know if the moon will interfere. Thanks, and keep up the splendid work, Joe _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com