I was outside looking at the sky, when I see this object...I run in and get my camera and zoom in on the object - but my camera can't see the object(I later realized my camera wasn't focusing properly). Since I'm farsighted, I get my glasses and put them on. I finally get a better view of the object, and it looks like a star or planet. Also, I opened up my iPhone app "Planets" and pointed my phone to the object. It looks like Jupiter again, but I'm not particularly sure. Any help would be appreciated.

Helpful information:
Time (GMT would be best)
Your approximate location (given that, local time will suffice)
Direction from your location of the object (N, S, E, W is good. The more accurate the better)

Originally posted by Phage
Helpful information:
Time (GMT would be best)
Your approximate location (given that, local time will suffice)
Direction from your location of the object (N, S, E, W is good. The more accurate the better)

Time: 11:51PM
Approx. location: Pennsylvania.
Direction: 307 degrees NW.

What's This ! What's This ! IT's magic in the air ! What's this What's this !!!! is it Jupiter or is it mars or possibly the STARS!? It's right before my eyes!!! oh gosh i can't see it!! , it's so bite ! WHAT IS THIS !!!!!!

Looks like a marshmallow, but I could be wrong.

I don't understand why some members insist on posting snide comments, especially when someone is only making a simple, honest, inquisition for information. The OP didn't make any unfounded claims nor speculations, only posed a question, to a reading base of some highly intelligent members at that, because they didn't know the answer. Why can't this be appreciated instead of ridiculed?
Even in small remarks, its unnecessary.
How is anyone supposed to deny ignorance (as so many here can be quick to quote) when attempting to gets the type of response as the above posters? (Sky and marshmallow posts) Just because something seems irrelevant or trivial or obvious to you does NOT dictate the same from everyone else. Sigh.
To OP, wish I knew the answer to ur post, I'm sure with Phage on scene you shall get it soon =) Good thread.

Originally posted by crystalLibra
I don't understand why some members insist on posting snide comments, especially when someone is only making a simple, honest, inquisition for information. The OP didn't make any unfounded claims nor speculations, only posed a question, to a reading base of some highly intelligent members at that, because they didn't know the answer. Why can't this be appreciated instead of ridiculed?
Even in small remarks, its unnecessary.
How is anyone supposed to deny ignorance (as so many here can be quick to quote) when attempting to gets the type of response as the above posters? (Sky and marshmallow posts) Just because something seems irrelevant or trivial or obvious to you does NOT dictate the same from everyone else. Sigh.
To OP, wish I knew the answer to ur post, I'm sure with Phage on scene you shall get it soon =) Good thread.

It bothers me too when people make jokes, or ridicule when someone is genuinely interested in what they found and then posts it on here. I mean, it makes you think...how many people are hiding amazing finds because they fear they might get ridiculed.

Originally posted by crystalLibra
I don't understand why some members insist on posting snide comments, especially when someone is only making a simple, honest, inquisition for information. The OP didn't make any unfounded claims nor speculations, only posed a question, to a reading base of some highly intelligent members at that, because they didn't know the answer. Why can't this be appreciated instead of ridiculed?
Even in small remarks, its unnecessary.
How is anyone supposed to deny ignorance (as so many here can be quick to quote) when attempting to gets the type of response as the above posters? (Sky and marshmallow posts) Just because something seems irrelevant or trivial or obvious to you does NOT dictate the same from everyone else. Sigh.
To OP, wish I knew the answer to ur post, I'm sure with Phage on scene you shall get it soon =) Good thread.

just as i don't understand why you feel its an opportune time to go off topic ? just as i am doing now by addressing your concern , everyone has a right to speak their thought's just as you did here , however i don't feel the OP has an issue with the comment nor mine therefore why are you concerned? let's not take it to heart and stay focused otherwise this thread will derail , with that said if you would like to counter my opinion i would humbly ask you to message me so we can discuss it behind the scenes .

now to get BACK on topic , OP my first post on your their was a reaction from the title , the title reminded me o the song from "the nightmare before Christmas" and Honestly i have no idea what could be in your photo , but knows this that many things in the sky are unexplained , just as i have seen some things i can't explain my self , but let this be a tool to drive you for future answers and research my good man , and thank you for the post

Originally posted by blahxd67

It bothers me too when people make jokes, or ridicule when someone is genuinely interested in what they found and then posts it on here. I mean, it makes you think...how many people are hiding amazing finds because they fear they might get ridiculed.

Don't read to much into it, you were obviously excited by your picture, but if you thought a bit more before posting you would have realised that more information is required this place has a world wide membership different time zones, different sky from you.

There are to many posts on here of lights in the sky with little or no information that's why sarcasm is often used in replies.

You cant have enough info as stated by various people.

Originally posted by wmd_2008

Originally posted by blahxd67

It bothers me too when people make jokes, or ridicule when someone is genuinely interested in what they found and then posts it on here. I mean, it makes you think...how many people are hiding amazing finds because they fear they might get ridiculed.

Don't read to much into it, you were obviously excited by your picture, but if you thought a bit more before posting you would have realised that more information is required this place has a world wide membership different time zones, different sky from you.

There are to many posts on here of lights in the sky with little or no information that's why sarcasm is often used in replies.

You cant have enough info as stated by various people.

Remember though, I didn't claim it was an alien spacecraft or anything. I wasn't "excited" by my picture. I was simply wondering what it was. I found something of interest and then posted it here to get more information on it. I tend to leave out information by accident. If people detect that, they can simply ask for the information, rather than making sarcastic remarks. It seems more effective and efficient on energy use on doing that, instead of making those remarks.