[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Originally Posted by Somnium

Fantastic image Kevin, definitely getting everything out of that 8" newt. wonderful!

Thanks Aidan. I like my little 8". I have a 10" but the 8 is more fun.

Originally Posted by plantnerd

Great what a stunning galaxy and with a DSLR 600 frames tames the noise will have to try this one with my new 10" F4.0 newt

Thanks Luis. Your 10" should be awesome!

Originally Posted by Placidus

This is analogous to training a very large team of swallows to successfully liberate the Colossus of Rhodes. A heroic effort.

Thanks M&T! You know, I've always wondered what would turn out if I tried the same thing with your 20". I reckon it would be pretty good.

Originally Posted by rustigsmed

that's great as usual Kevin, now i'm starting to get the feeling your mount is being pampered ... being inside all the time - while your dslr shutter is copping a hiding!! also the PC is getting a workout.

last night I actually managed to get out for a couple of hours and decided I should probably clear my backyard eos folder out on my dodgey old laptop, apparently there was 14,000 files in there :/ needless to say the laptop was running waaaaaaay better afterwards!

Thanks Russ. The total file size for this lot was about 14 GB. I keep everything, but once processed it all gets moved over to a portable HD to free up the lappy drive for the next run.

As for the mount, it was getting a bit stiff so Mike Manning kindly dropped around to lube and adjust the gears. It runs like a dream now. Doesn't make that coffee grinder sound. He's a whiz at mechanics.

I have a couple more targets on the go but will likely be a few weeks before they are ready.