Thanks for the heads-up. I wasn't aware that this was coming. I hope the skies are clear on Friday.

Camera, maybe it's enough with a smartphone camera with a good resolution. However, if you want to take the best pictures, please use a camera with a good telephoto lens.

I think it's probably possible to get a photo with a cell phone, but a tripod might be needed and it might also be necessary to adjust the shutter speed and ISO setting manually. I might try. In the past, I have managed to get some fairly decent night time star photographs with a cell phone, a tripod, and manual setting adjustments.