[pvelez (Pete)]

Managed last night to take my first guided shot.

Triffid nebula - 40 x 30 seconds ISO 400 using unmodded 350D through ED80 (thanks again Leon) mounted on LXD75 mount. Used a UHC filter due to the light pollution. Guided with PHD using a DSI and a Stellarvue 60M finderscope.

I am sure I need about another 2 hours worth of data and a dark location - I'm only 7km from the Sydney CBD here.

My processing leaves a lot to be desired. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Pete