Hi Tony, the Starlight cameras are cooled CCD so you don't get the same noise as you would from the DSLR. Being that the case long exposures are better than short for signal to noise ratio. I could do 30 x 1 minute exposures but that would not be as good as 30 minutes straight shot. A single 1 minute would work on something bright like M42 or any other bright DSO like globs and things. How difficult is the Starlight to use ? Its not Tony,Its an easy and fun camera to use,the secret being longer exposures ! as I get more comfortable with camera and guider I will look at combinning many 30 minute shots and taking flats to produce better images.
You really dont get much time on your gear in Sydney ! between work and bad weather It sometimes seems like weeks before you get to shoot. Of cause It gives you time to read up on things but Its time at the telescope that you need more.
Louie
