This is my first attempt at imaging the Horsehead nebula with my new RC8 in combination with my modded (un-cooled) Canon 30D. It was taken over 4 nights. I fought high winds one night (still produced round stars...don't know how) and high temperature for one evening (~28 degrees C...hot pixels...yuk!) I was getting more star trails on the nights with no wind but this is likely to be due to me not sorting out balance in DEC yet.
Details
Scope: GSO RC8
Mount: EQ6
Imaging camera: un-cooled, modded Canon 30D
Guide scope: 60mm f/11 refractor
Guide camera: unmodded toucam
Guided using PhD
Sub details: 7hrs of data (84x5mins @ ISO1600)
Stacked in DSS and processed in PS.
First image is my attempt and second shows RAW sub. As you can see in the final, there is a annoying reflection which is likely to be due to LPS filter.
Not completely happy with colour so feedback is more than welcome
Merry Xmas all
Link to higher resolution image (3MB)