[tornado33]

Hi
Used the 6 inch f3.6 Meade Cometracker SN to get this pic
10x10 mins ISO200. UHCS and UV/IR filters, MPCC coma corrector. Modded 350D camera
hazy conditions at first

Warmish night so noise a hassle
Masked with a 2x30 sec. ISO200 shot

The Cometracker cost me less than $500 when I bought it, and the guidescope I used, $80. Both bought back in the 1980's
The Sampson Astro Optical Supplies GEM Mount also over 20 years old.

The only "newish" stuff is the filter, MPCC and camera.

Hand guided. Sky fairly light polluted.

The masking can be tough to do on something with the dynamic range of M42. Might have a go at getting it better later on.
Its fun pushing old equipment as far as possible.
Scott