Since I failed to mention this earlier, most of you probably missed this, although I think it's still visible for a few more nights -- just not quite as stunning as tonight. Saturn and Comet Lulin are racing across the sky together this month, and tonight Lulin was at it speak brightness. We could see both of them with the naked eye, but of course got out the telescope for a better view. If you want to see them for yourself, look for them below the constellation Leo in the eastern sky from dusk until about 10 p.m. and more in the southern sky between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. The picture below can help you out.
Lulin was discovered in 2007 and scientists suspect it is a virgin comet (this is its first swing through our solar system). For more details, check out these two sites:
http://www.sandovalsignpost.com/html/night_skies.htm
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance/
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