[Paul Haese]

Thanks all for the comments thus far.

Originally Posted by tilbrook@rbe.ne

Masterful image Paul!!

I can't get over the detail, stunning.

I needed to sit back a metre from the screen to take in the vista.

Cheers,

Justin.

Thanks Justin, I am very happy with the detail too.

Originally Posted by pvelez

What's not to like Paul? That is a keeper - no need to throw that one back.

I'm very tempted to give this pair a go myself based on your work.

Pete

It is a very good pair to have a go at. I was hunting around a few months back for the next target and was initially going to do NGC3628 as my main preference (alas that will have to wait until next year now). but just happened to check out the field of view indicators in the skyX and discovered I had lots of room and it would make an interesting image. The pair fit easily on the STXL11002 sensor.

Originally Posted by allan gould

I really love the image Paul. I couldn't get 15+ hours on anything at the moment except for sleeping.
Detail is exceptional and the stars are really tight and spherical. That 12" shows great promise in your hands.
Allan

Thanks Allan. Automation makes it easy to get 15 hours. I would prefer another 10 hours or so but the weather is closing in for winter and it can be hard to get hours up when the object is transiting just an hour after astronomical dark.

Persistence is paying off with the 12". There have been a few issues along the way but the time put in looks like it was worth it. I am really enjoying using the system. The SkyX has been tamed and the mount is working a treat now.

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

Very nicely done Paul! Superb detail!

Thanks Marcus. I am sure you are chomping at the bit to see what your new lovely can do. I am sure the optics will produce images of very similar standard in terms of detail.