You are both right comparing the CCD versus DSLR, but right now I'd take a smaller ship size versus a longer exposure. All the same I wont be throwing away the 300D, its great for moon shots. :lol:
I hope you get to the bottom of your tracking troubles Trevor.
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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor