nice work, a heap of data there - and noise as well but it is a great shot for your first.
i did my first shot what seem like an eternity ago , it was way over processed,and was happy, but i knew i had a long way to go. i was looking forward to redoing this again in 2008 but the weather is killing this opportunity off, i hope to have a go through my new observatory when i get it up.
be proud of what you got Craig, its a brilliant start