Had two great nights where the weather held and I actually wasn't at work!!! Lots of imaging done and now I just have to do all the processing. Here is the first.
Bit of a classic but my first time taking a pic of it.
Object M16
Date Taken: 24 April 2012
Telescope: GSO RC10 CF
Aperture: 254 mm F8
Telescope Mount Model: Skywatcher EQ6PRO
Camera Model: QHY10
Frames: 24 x 8min, 15 x 8 min Darks + 15 Bias No Flats
Integration Time: 3hrs 12min
Guiding Method: SSAG (Maxim DL)
Bortle Scale Zone: 4
Large image
http://www.pbase.com/paulstorey/image/142897710
MaximDL5, CCDStack2, PS4
Thanks for looking, Advice most welcome.
All the best Paul