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Oh darn clouds. I got set up under clear skies and then the cloud rolled in. At least I got my camera, with a newly acquired coma corrector, focused and flats taken. Perhaps I'll get the chance to use it before the moon starts swamping the sky.
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Aenima,
Sorry I've been a bit quiet. Having fun with imaging using a second-hand Nikon D70s. Not great images by the standards on SGL but it keeps me amused. The coma corrector works a treat and I get sharp (all going well) stars right out to the edges of the images. I'm hoping to get going with the xbox camera once Jupiter is back in view from my garden. Alsoi itching to have a go at Mars again.
Dave
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You still using that xbox cam? Was a great practice and learner camera but for decent images you'll be better off upgrading to something based on the sony chip. I know the spc is a bit of a laugh to get hold of now but there are other webcams to try, u just need to get lucky with a good price. I'm trying out a mono chip at the moment, hoping the method isn't too complicated with filters and combining three channels - but with any luck i can move on to that one and have a webcam sp...