first light with the Explore Scientific - David Levy Comet Hunter - 6-inch f/4.7 Mak-Newt
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Just four one minute subs with a full moon, dense haze, and the elephant riding on the LX 200..... I was told that the LX had a max extra payload of 27 pounds,
so, I hung 44 pounds on it just 'cause...{:>)) see the setup HERE.......

actually, I wanted to see what this little scope was all about, and here it is... I cropped about 15 pixels around to lose the stacking error (some flex!)
but otherwise didn't do much except color balance the sky, curve the mid points, and save it... no sharpening or darks or hots...

Canon 350d Hap at prime, Bahtinov focus at center, guided with a DSI pro and PHD on the 12 inch at f3.3

you will see more from this scope if the mount holds up...