[astronobob (Bob)]

Originally Posted by alpal

Hi Bob,
That's quite a good smooth image & amazing that it's only 48 minutes with a stock DSLR -
shows the benefit of a dark site.
You could get that backlash adjusted out & maybe also try the mod I did to my NEQ6 pro:

see here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2471943...in/photostream

& here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2471943...in/photostream

cheers
Allan

Thanx for the comment & Info Re: counterweight shaft Allan, very interesting remedy, I'll definately look into further & get back to you about it mate Hoping to experiment further with guiding this weekend (forecast clear) from burbs, so will check that shaft caper for sure

Originally Posted by naskies

Hi Bob, you've gotta be pretty happy with that! Fantastic star colours and rich colours in the dark dust lane.

Thanx Dave, this duck is quite stoked with it actually, I only lifted the dust lane colour moderately, tho had to saturate them stars somewhat, , wouldnt like to show you my last effort on this two yrs ago, Lol. HavagoodN !
Appreciate your comment

Originally Posted by RickS

Nice work, Bob!

Thanx for your vote of encouragement Rick, it goes a long way

Originally Posted by Larryp

Looks very nice, Bob

Thanx Larry, Glad you like it mate

Originally Posted by Ross G

A very good photo Bob.

Nice detail and colour.

Ross.

Cheers Ross, I'm happy with the detail at this level, & surprised what came of it with my basic processing skills !
Much appreciate your kind words mate