Hey guys
Self endorsed graduation from the beginner's AP section. Yay 
I prefer the 2nd pic, but it developed a strange 'line' in processing. Shame, as I can't seem to replicate these settings (they are pleasing to 'my' eyes...).
Skywatcher BD254 - 10" Newt
Powermate 5x
El' Cheapo IR filter (GSO? More of a CCD dust protector)
G11
Toying with Registax 5 & 6... and a mish-mash of indiscriminate settings...
Logie