Strange streaking stars on outer edge of my pictures

[samir_ansari]

I just got off the phone to Bern at Modern Astronomy and he has a batch of short nosepieces which were made especially for this scenario, i.e:

QHY9 / Protective glass chamber / QHY filter wheel / Nosepiece / Skywatcher reducer

I think I prefer this solution as it will allow me to use the glass housing that should help prevent misting of the other glass infront of the CCD. I'll report back if this works and once again thanks to everyone for your help with this!