The current (April) issue of S&T contains an article entitled "Picturing the Heavens, The Rise of Celestial Photography in the 19th Century". I very much enjoyed the article but the Daguerreotype of the first quarter Moon on page 38 really touched me somehow and I've been thinking what an adventure it might be to make a Daguerreotype of the Moon using the refractor out at SPOC once it's in it's new "Refractor House" later this year. As intrigued as I am by the idea I can't help but think there might be others on Utah Astronomy who might like to live this adventure too. Anyone interested? Before you reply I might add that one of the folks here I approached privately thinks I'm nuts. :-) Ok, ok, he didn't actually say that but you get the idea. Also, before you reply, know that from what I've seen on the web, the process is rather time consuming (although no more so that some modern day photographic techniques I've tired) and some of the chemicals can be hazardous if mishandled. Oddly enough, one of the sources for the blank plates is located in SLC... So, have a look at the following links and let me know what you think. http://www.ccsd.ca/charlotte/dagazine/mi/exhibit/index.htm http://www.photography.about.com/library/weekly/aa030402b.htm Clear skies are coming! Patrick :-)