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 What
            a stunning sight in the east before sunrise!  Mercury was bright
            and starlike in comparison to the beautiful thin crescent moon.
             And the sunrise colors made Arizona Proud.
Instrument:  Canon 17 - 40mm L @ 40mm
Platform:  Robotic Barn Door 
Camera:  Canon 10D @ ISO400
Exposure:  4s
Filters:  UV
Location:  Payson, Az
Elevation:  5150 ft.
Sky:  Seeing  6/10, Transparency 6/10
Outside Temperature:  50F
Processing Tools:  Photoshop CS2
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