Hi Guys
I wasn't going to post this as it's not very good but it's been a while. My second hand SBIG 2K arrived but until i get the field unit (dc adaptor) i cant leave my backyard. The backyard only has about a 5 degree window through trees so i cant do much
Anyway, the camera seems fine, though I have nothing to compare the noise against. The tracking works and after initial frosting I baked the dessicant plug and after a few days can now get to -20 C without any frosting.
So all in all everything appears to work. This image was 5 by 5 minute exposures at -15 C, 0.8 reducer, TV85, EQ6 self guided with the SBIG.
I had to really push it in PS2 to get anything; and i had the dew shield down so there is some lens flare from some stray neighbours light; and of course being in Glebe there is a lot of LP.
The SBIG has a learning curve but the ability to take darks at the correct temperature and keep a library saves lots of time and means you can just worry about the lights.
The setup seems far more stable on the EQ6 as opposed to a second guide scope and camera.
All in all i am reasonably pleased but wont be happy until I can get out of my backyard and see how it really performs.
Thanks for looking, and sorry about all my excuses for a poor image
Paul