My first attempt at the Orion Nebula got ruined by a neighbor's floodlight

I was set up in my backyard in Phoenix last month, had the camera tracking for a solid hour, and then their new security light came on and washed out the whole frame. I ended up having to pack up and drive 40 minutes out of town to a darker spot to start over. What's the most unexpected thing that has ever ruined a shot for you guys?

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nina_sullivan612mo ago

Ugh, that's brutal. Did you try talking to the neighbor about it?

perez.barbara2mo ago

I mean, talking to them is a good start, @nina_sullivan61, but maybe you need to get the landlord involved too.

jasonp7120d ago

Idk @nina_sullivan61, sometimes talking just makes people double down on it. I had a neighbor who got more defensive the nicer I was, so now I just plan around their schedule.