There's life in the old dog yet! Just snuck out after midnight & shot a heap of subs at 30 sec off the tripod with not much expectation. Was rapt to see the long tail extending at least to the Coal Sack and maybe beyond! That's at least 25 degrees, maybe out to well over 30.
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/w...fulladjbsm.jpg
The bright glow at bottom right was a street light glaring right in my eyes so can't say how much of it was visible naked-eye unfortunately.
Cheers -