[mikeyjames (Mick)]

Hi all,
Finally set the new telescope up yesterday well enough to track the sun for over two hours nearly in dead centre of fov. This allowed me to have a look at a few things last night.

I have attached some pics that I know aren't the best but I'm happy with them as first tries.

1. The moon via a 2x barlow. Canon 60D 1/10th shutter ISO 640
2. The moon via 15mm projection 3/10th shutter ISO 640

The view of the moon was breathtaking last night. The way the craters looked 3D was amazing. A pity my pics don't do it justice.

3. Saturn via 5x Powermate with 60D attached via t-adapter. Canon cropped movie mode @ 60fps and ISO 6400. Probably too bright for these settings. I used AutoStakkert for the first time but have no idea how to use Registax yet for editing (or any other advanced editing).

It's my first Saturn so even though not the best I'm happy.

4. M22. This was an 8 second exposure at ISO 1600
5. Wild Duck was 10 seconds at ISO 1600.

I am now well aware of how difficult longer exposure will be. My mount tracked the sun for over two hours yesterday afternoon but with the cluster pics you can see movement in the stars at 8 seconds.

All tips for improvement welcome

Anyway, I will keep trying.

Cheers
Mick