I really shouldn't use APOD to pick out targets to shoot--it makes me want to spend astrobucks on imaging equipment.
Heritage Park Observatory, Cedar Park, TX
Exposure: 45 @ 240 sec (3 hours), ISO 800
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D) (Modified)
Scope: AstroTech AT6RC
Mount: CI-700
Guider: AT80EDT, DSI
Filter: none
Software: Nebulosity, PHD Guiding, Photoshop