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Great capture Steve. Unfortunately Mr B has washed out some of the colour, especially the blue channel. But, imaging is imaging and I tend to use Ha during the moon phases. Steve

This was my project layout board. Patent Pending Steve

If you need information on motorising your dome, I would start here:- http://www.dppobservatory.net/DomeAutomation/DomeDriver.php This project uses the Velleman K8055N project board. Details here - https://www.velleman.eu/products/view/?id=404880 Steve

Yes T10 belt 16mm wide and the sprocket 40 tooth. I purchased a second hand 12v car wiper motor with a mounting configuration that suited my Dome. But I had to add a motor controller to reduce the motor speed. You need to slow the motor down, so that the Dome completes a full rotation in around 90 seconds. Steve

Hi M and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve

Hi Rob and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve

I've used SGPro for around 3 years after migrating from MaximDL v5xx and could not justify paying the increase to v6. SGPro fit the bill as I'm observatory based, and, with any software that goes a long way to automating your imaging sequences, there is a learning curve. You can find lots of information youtube and astro foums, including Main Sequence (SGPro) about setting up your particular equipment. Once set correctly it runs a dream. Steve

It's been like an old friend, hoping it would last forever. One day they will find it....... Steve

Great result. A photograph showing the issue can speak volumes. Steve

Great image Steve. The subtle colours gives it a surreal 3D effect. Steve

Nice renditions. how do you keep your hands from shaking, in what must have been very cold temperatures. Steve

Very good close up of a popular subject, great detail and nicely processed. Steve

Hi Paul and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve

Just ordered one Steve

Hi Vicki and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve