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Hi Malcolm, looks super-sturdy! Looks like you're building a real obsy around it !

Hi littleguy80, i am running Startools on my Mac for postprocessing. It has a free test version. I also use Gimp 2.10, a free photoshop alternative for the Mac. Best, U.

Hi Smerral, again a super work! Thinking about the same filter. But you have a Bortle 2 sky and i have Bortle 4, so not sure whether that filter would work well for me... Anyway, love your work !! Best, U.

Hi Philipok, are you connecting phd2 via EQMOD? If yes, did you correct EQMod's guide speed from 0.2 to 0.9? Best, U. (PS sorry for being Cpt Obvious)

Hi Paul, to be honest i didn't have much luck with these 2 brands. Honestly, i'd rather buy a pair of good binoculars than buying these. Sorry, probably not what you wanted to hear 😕

WOW. Just... wow.

i envy you a bit

Thanks Pete!!

I'm using the baader mpcc. Not bad. Works very well with Canon EOS. With my QHY8, i needed to get a bit creative. Can send pics if needed. Best, U.

I'll give NINA a try run. Thanks!

Hey Ivor that's one heck of info.. best info so far on subs!!

+1 for the coma corrector! IMHO absolutely needed for good pics. Tip: they dont put the infos on "distance of coma corrector to cam" for nothing, as i learned the hard way - even if you're like 3mm off, you see it in the pics :/

The Dalek Obs??? Cool!

Impressive... *most* impressive (panting noise)

Hi huntapix, i have almost the same mount/Scope combo. tip 1: make sure you use your handset is set to "PC direct" mode tip 2: in EQMod, make sure you click on the search button (binos) in adfvanced. EQMod *MUST* show "found". If needed, i can send pics. Clear skies, U.

I share Wim's view, it's usually seeing that limits guiding (and imaging ). FWIW i have calculated my ratio and it's 1:3 - and i do believe i'm limited by seeing, my mount's precision and, last but not least, my skillset 😬

You're absolutely right

Hi Robin, I'm no pro but i can tell you the following: i am using an 9x50 guidescope with an orion SSAG and i have never had any problem in finding a suitable guide star for PHD2. I do believe that that both the 9x50 and the 71mm should be absolutely fine - no need to splash out extra money IMHO. One small disadvantage in not using an OAG is that if your guide star is too far away form the point your primary is pointing at, and your imaging close to the pole, there might be considerable field rotation. So make sure your finderscope points more or less at the same point as your primary

It's June and no challenge in sight ?!😭

Hello Bob and Craney, is there any way to show us a with/without picture regarding these filters? Asking for a friend

Hey Smerral,Thx for sharing!!

Hi Calzune, what is your experience with that filter? Best, U.

Hi Astro! - Yes, the narrower the band, the longer the exposure as you are getting fewer photons per time unit. - Re light pollution vs. narrow band: well, they' re different - i suggest you hunt the pictures posted here, it's also a matter of taste. Best, U.

Hi Ivo, thx for your test! The performance of that filter doesn't look too bad. BTW good work on APT 3.84, i like it! Best, U.

Difficult to improve on Thalestris' answer. I'm carrying an EQ6 around every imaging night and i understand your preference for a light mount... That being said, a good mount is, ahem, paramount for imaging (pardon the pun). But i must say your first picture is very impressive! I think you might even squeeze your existing rig further? Best, U.