While chasing Perseid Meteors at the Mineola Nature Preserve, during breaks I photographed other objects.
Jupiter (RT) and Saturn near Sagittarius-to the right
(note the Tea Pot asterism in the center) and a "crawling" Scorpius (to
right) as opposed to the "standing" position it is in early evening.
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Milky Way to left of Sagittarius (Looking at the galaxy's center where a massive Black Hole exists. |
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A rising Mars (moderate magnification).
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A Waning Crescent Moon. | | | | |
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And at last is a Perseid below Cassiopeia (M on it's side.). |