Nice pics Pete! Viewed Mercury last few nights and last night the crescent moon too with pic via my vintage B&L 6000 SCT at http://www.cloudynights.com/photopos...on060301mg.jpg
Tiny Mercury phase just discernable at lowly altitude via B&L -see http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=5247 as part of my observatory clearance.

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