Well, it didn't quite go as planned - the CCD webcan worked quite well but there was a lot of interferance - I've not tried stacking the photos yet, but will see if htey can be improved. Still mastering the settings on AstroCApture software too.
Unfortunately it confirmed what I'd always known - my telescope is fine for the Moon, but not good enough for planets.
Jupiter, Venus and Mars were all out on Sunday night in a very clear sky, and all I could get was blurry white dots........so I've been scouring EBay for 200mm+ Reflectors/Dobsonians ever since.
Kicking myself that I let a Meade 16" Lightbridge get away that sold for less than £200. Don't have a big budget to blow, so will keep looking for now. Need autotracking too - I know it's a big ask but.....
Will be out again next clear evening to try again. Have left the scope in the garage to 'condition' too.
Will upload some images soon.
May the force be with me !
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