[Hagar (Doug)]

Originally Posted by Paddy

Nice work Doug.

Thanks Patrick

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Stunning Doug!

Cheers Petra d.

Thanks Petra

Originally Posted by Jutscher

Nice one Doug,
Its good to see results from someone else using the TSA 120.
I have just ordered the flattener for mine as it gets a bit messy at the edges of large shots like Eta Carinae etc when using my EOS.
Good to see your result on Cent A with the QHY9 tho, as a decent CCD will be the next purchase, and with results like your's, I cant wait.
Enjoy you're new toy and look forward to your future results

Cheers
Sam

Thanks Sam, They are a lovely scope. I did toss up the TOA 130 but cost and weight made this the winner for me. A CCD does make quite a difference although it is a bit more work to get the image just right.

Originally Posted by dugnsuz

Very nice image from the new scope Doug - nice when a plan comes together!
Doug

Thanks Doug, For once my plans seem to be working and you will be happy to note that I intend to do some widefield imaging with my 40D mounted on an IOptron Mini Tower.

Originally Posted by desler

Boy, what a lovely view. Even through tired eyes, very exciting times ahead!

Darren

Thanks Darren.

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Interesting to see you have gone for a 5 inch refractor, having gone down a similar path, it's good imaging at a reasonable cost, pretty much hassle free too. F5 sure would be sweet,..... 120 mm at f5 is 600... If it's 900 it's about 7.5 .... Either way, enjoy.

Happy imaging
Clive

Thanks Clive, one of the problems with posting without thinking to much. It is a nice scope and should serve me well. F5 fixed to F7.5. Thanks.