Behold, directly overhead, a certain strange star was suddenly seen...
Amazed, and as if astonished and stupefied, I stood still.

— Tycho Brahe

Telescope Night

Telescope Night

March 6, 2008MSU COURTYARD FROM THE FRONT OF RICHARDSON HALL. DOES ANYONE LIKE THIS PIC?

Fire

Looks like there is a fire in the background?!

The camama was sitting on a

The camama was sitting on a chair. The seat was flat black vinal. The camara was not sitting to steady so I held onto it during the exposure. Also used the self-timer and held my breath.

Not to answer your question, but a comment.

Look's like the camera was on that rolling table.  The surface is kind of shiny.