Late on the trigger

Iridium 81, a communications satellite passed over our location tonight. These satellites have a flat side that reflects the sun as a mirror would. Some one actually calculated where the suns reflection could be seen as it passes overhead. They're fun to watch, tricky to photograph as they're visible for only a few seconds. I missed the first few seconds as I was looking at the camera and not looking where I should have been consequently the fade in was missed. :o( If you're curious here's the web site to find these when they appear over your location. You'll have to enter your own location unless you live in Washington, DC.