Ahh yes I did the same with my SS2 the model previous to yours, you will see a definite improvement when shooting in raw then converting and using darks will improve them yet again, last week I was tossing up whether to lash out on the new ss pro but I have to say that I have been less than impressed with my ss2 the main reason being the size of the chip, when coupled to a 10" f10 meade your fov is almost nothing ,shooting with it on the ed80 is fun but you are still needing a wider fov. I actually decided on a DSLR canon 50d this time around but had I seen those pics you took earlier I may have been swayed back towards the SSpro.
the grouped shot of the Flame and horse is the shot Ive dreamed of taking and if thats one of your first efforts on CCD then I take my hat off to ya, good work.
