There is a meteor shower coming the end of July. Great photo opportunity. Here's a list of the meteor showers for the rest of the year.
http://www.theskyscrapers.org/meteor....php/year/2009
Also, this is a great gift idea, for yourself or someone else.
We are buying four on payday.
2009 is the International Year of Astronomy, celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the telescope.
Information: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/41772517.html
Specifications: https://www.galileoscope.org/gs/content/specifications
Ordering Info: https://www.galileoscope.org/gs/products