Wellbuttie when i read the top of your post i had a feeling it was a flare.
Just a hunch as i have yet to see one myself.
But if they get the WOW factor........................
I cant wait to see my 1st one.
WOW Frank. Those shots make me even more wanting............to see one for myself.
Your second image is pretty much what i expected a flare to look like.
Paul C
My next scope is going to be a Vixen VMC200L Catadioptric OTA