Skies Over Meadowcreek Park Observatory (August 4, 2013)

The International Space Station crosses the sky directly overhead (from NW to SE), crossing the
Perseus Double star cluster (circled)....

A Perseid meteor and the Perseus Double star cluster....(part of the constellation Perseus can be seen at the bottom......

A wide-field view of the sky directly overhead.....

Wallace Falls Training Hike (for Grand Canyon)

This is my 2nd hike to Wallace Falls. My 1st was 2 weeks ago. This one was a little easier. My plan is to do this (or some other 5+ mile hike) every week until I leave for my road trip to the Grand Canyon.

THE SUN: July 10

 These two images of the Sun show AR 1785 (active region 1785) as it nears the Sun's western limb. This region has had the potential for strong solar flare activity for the past 2 weeks, but has only produced a handful of minor flares.....