Guiding techniques.

Well you guys seem to have some in-depth knowledge about the pros & cons of auto guiding. I'm still kinda new at astrophotography (using a ToUcam) and I'm following this string closely, as I hope to graduate to producing better images also. I'm still sitting on the fence concerning which way to go, a better CCD imaging system or a DSLR (Canon Rebel or Nikon) with a CCD guide camera. (DSI, etc.)

Owning a EQ6 with a 10" f4.7 newt. riding it, I feel comfortable with the capabilities of the mount to piggy backing a guide scope. Maybe my ED80 will do double duty in the short term.

I've read at this site about "guide dog" and would like some information. Is this a download? Would someone please post a site with info. I did a search, but came up with nothing regarding astro imaging.

Thanks,
Ken

www.barkosoftware.com/GuideDog/
Ken,
I haven't used it myself yet but have heard it's very good. Hopefully the url and others here can provide more info.
Clear skies,

Thanks Michael,
I have read about guide dog here, but I haven't seen it in use yet. I'll download the program and check it out.

Does anyone have any tips or comments on it's use?

Thanks,
Ken