Congratulations on First Light Tony
You certainly got the full gamut of AP experiences! From all the in field frustrations to the joy of the actual image.
I thought of a list of notes for you....
1. Crayford focusers need to be Tensioned correctly. How much time did we spend trying to focus when the drawtube WASNT atcually moving when we turned to knob!
2. Polar alignment takes ages with new equipment..enough said
3. Dew happens!
4. People will shine torches down your tube when your imaging LOL!
5. Balance is important. Somehow counterweights can slide up the shaft during an imaging session...
6. It is actually fun
Terry