Just after sunset, we noticed a brilliant not quite stellar beacon floating in the eastern sky. Closer examination with binoculars revealed it was a huge weather balloon up beyond 100,000 feet altitude probably launched from New Mexico. Here is the shot we took of the balloon against a deepening blue sky with the 400mm, enlarged in the inset.

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Camera:  Canon 10D 6.3Mp
Lens:  100-400mm f/5.6 L
Platform:  Balcony railing
Exposure:  AE
Filters:  UV
Location:  Payson, Az
Elevation:  5200 ft.
Outside Temperature:  75 F
Processing: Photoshop CS2
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