After having replaced the coated shutter blades with new stainless steel blades in my SXVR-H18, it seems that dust on the sensor is a thing of the past. I decided to try my luck and attempt to image the Whirlpool galaxy last night. Since the last time I was out imaging, I’ve upgraded several pieces of hardware on my mount and with all this great weather I am finally having a chance to get out and figure out how it all works.