I was just getting on to reply with the exact info you just gave. I noticed that. Plus, you mention this very issue early on in the PDF. I just forgot about it. Sorry about that. Thanks for the quick reply.

Thanks, Antoine! I really do appreciate that. I'm still working on all the fine touch stuff but I'm getting there. Your course is very instructive and has been a big help. Jim

@rjhanby Great! Thanks for "bird-dogging" that for me.

Yes it has but at 800 or 900 dollars, that's still a great price. Thanks again.

Your article about the Orion 8" is great. Very helpful! Good price point.

Thanks for the response. That's helpful, for sure!

Hi Antoine, I think my question to you guys was a little premature. At the time, I was still waiting for my ASI16000MM. Well, it came. The difference a cooled sensor can make is apparent. Attached is first light - or a stack of first lights on night one. Basically just 10 S, 10 H and 10 O. Still the information you gave was good info as I still like knowing what causes issues. Thanks again. J

Thanks very much, Antoine. That is exactly the information I needed. As a newbie, I‘m encouraged by your examples. Obviously your processing skills are evident but it tells me the data is there for a good start. Thanks again!

Thanks, A.

OK, great. Thanks!

Hi and thanks for the reply. I checked with OPT and they actually said, about the non-mini version "this version has a bigger sensor and would offer a bigger field of view for your images". So that answers that question. However, I agree with the thought of getting the standard, wide field version. It's not that much more and the cost of 1599 is pretty good for all that you get. I want those H,S and O filters!

The one I listed is the "mini monochrome" and is on sale for 1280 right now. the 1600MM is 1599. So i'm looking at a difference of $300. I don't know what is "mini" about the mini version. should I spend the extra 300?

Thank. That’s great! Thanks for the quick reply.

That's exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks. By the way. I signed up for the course. Love it. Good job.