I want to take a moment and recognize a couple of Sirius Warriors! This badge is absolutely, hands down, one of the hardest, most challenging, and most rewarding accomplishments on AstroImg. When this challenge first debuted, we all struggled trying to obtain it. Then I started a post, the original S.W.A.G. (Sirius Warrior Acquisition Group) to bring us together and figure this out. After that, things took off and we have what our group is today. @Maic @XRaySpex ,and myself (may be a few others, I can't remember and I apologize) finally figured it out and earned the badge. I keep seeing people say this is impossible with a SeeStar. We three were the first ones to actually do it with the SeeStar, and have coached many on how to get this badge. It is NOT easy by any means, even with a big scope.

First, I would like to congratulate @JC AstroPR on attaining his badge. Using a ZWO FF65-APO, he did it in beautiful style! See his image below!

And finally, as of this writing, @Quantum doesn't even know the badge has been awarded, but the deed was done with a SeeStar S50! For those that say it can't be done with a SeeStar, please check my portfolio, as wall as Maic, and Xray's. But if you don't want to dig that deep, simply look at what Quantum achieved below!

Please forgive the pomp and circumstance, but as one of the very few that have earned all of the badges (to my knowledge, @StuartTheAlien👽🖖 is the only other one), I can assure you this particular one is THE HARDEST one to achieve. When checking the Photography Quest tab, as of this writing, you can see the proof.

Messier Grand Slam: 6634 entrants

Caldwell Grand Slam: 6276 entrants

Moon Phase Tracker: 1359 entrants

Solar System Collector: 1230 entrants

Sun Guardian: 756 entrants

And Sirius Warrior???

Only 150 entrants worldwide.

Keep in mind, these are entrants, not the actual number of people that have achieved the badges.

So please, let us congratulate our friends on this momentous achievement!!!! If I remember right, @JRB48 has the fine French red wine, and Xray has the Foster's (sorry, couldn't resist). But seriously, a difficult task very well done by the both of you! Take your moment in the spotlight, you both have earned it!

As always, Per Aspera, Ad Astra

Congratulations are in order!!!!