Well with the moon rising around 11pm and to test the whole system out I decided on a bright object for first light at Terroux
Only a bit over 2hrs of data and the seeing was only average (until after the moon rose
) but everything worked perfectly, scope, camera, guider, software, computers and the power system was hardly phased
To finish off the evening I had fun taking a few short subs and checking out a few galaxies that were transiting after midnight (with good seeing), deciding on my next target.
A most enjoyable night and great to be back under the stars for real
(and enjoyed the Maca's at 1.30am on my way home
)
New Moon should see a return to my favourite...galaxies!
The insides of the Lagoon (Full Frame)
The Hourglass Nebula (100% crop)