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14" GSO RC with Moonlite WR25 focuser/rotator, ZWO 7-pos FW with Chroma 3nm filters and a ZWO ASI6200MM Pro camera.  On my pier mounted Paramount MX+ mount. (Current MX-1)
14" GSO RC with Moonlite WR25 focuser/rotator, ZWO 7-pos FW with Chroma 3nm filters and a ZWO ASI6200MM Pro camera. On my pier mounted Paramount MX+ mount. (Current MX-1)
Takahashi Epsilon 160ED with Moonlite focuser and ASI6200MC Pro camera.  On a tripod mounted Paramount MX+ mount. (Current MX-2)
Takahashi Epsilon 160ED with Moonlite focuser and ASI6200MC Pro camera. On a tripod mounted Paramount MX+ mount. (Current MX-2)
ZWO ASI6200 w/ 7 position FW with ZWO Large OAG first light December 2021
ZWO ASI6200 w/ 7 position FW with ZWO Large OAG first light December 2021
ZWO ASI6200 w/ 7 position FW with ZWO Large OAG first light December 2021
ZWO ASI6200 w/ 7 position FW with ZWO Large OAG first light December 2021
Baffle tube extension with reducer December 2021
Baffle tube extension with reducer December 2021
Baffle tube extension with reducer December 2021
Baffle tube extension with reducer December 2021
Baffle tube extension with reducer December 2021
Baffle tube extension with reducer December 2021
Image train on the RC sporting a Moonlite NiteCrawler Focuser with an  ASI2400 and OAG
Image train on the RC sporting a Moonlite NiteCrawler Focuser with an ASI2400 and OAG
Image train on the RC sporting a Moonlite NiteCrawler Focuser with an  ASI2400 and OAG
Image train on the RC sporting a Moonlite NiteCrawler Focuser with an ASI2400 and OAG
Image train on the RC sporting a Moonlite NiteCrawler Focuser with an  ASI2400 and OAG
Image train on the RC sporting a Moonlite NiteCrawler Focuser with an ASI2400 and OAG
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New 11" RASA v2 First Light 29-Jan with my Takahashi FSQ85 on its back.  Good Times.
New 11" RASA v2 First Light 29-Jan with my Takahashi FSQ85 on its back. Good Times.
14" RC with Moonlight NightCrawler WR25 and Atik 16200 w/ Chroma 3nm filters
14" RC with Moonlight NightCrawler WR25 and Atik 16200 w/ Chroma 3nm filters
14" RC with Moonlight NightCrawler WR25 and Atik 16200 w/ Chroma 3nm filters
14" RC with Moonlight NightCrawler WR25 and Atik 16200 w/ Chroma 3nm filters
14" RC with Moonlight NightCrawler WR25 and QSI6162 -Returned QSI
14" RC with Moonlight NightCrawler WR25 and QSI6162 -Returned QSI
Moonlight NightCrawler WR25 making its first appearance.
Moonlight NightCrawler WR25 making its first appearance.
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Howie Glatter -getting collimated
Howie Glatter -getting collimated
14" GSO RC Carbon Fiber Truss Telescope
14" GSO RC Carbon Fiber Truss Telescope
14" GSO RC Carbon Fiber Truss Telescope
14" GSO RC Carbon Fiber Truss Telescope
14" GSO RC Carbon Fiber Truss Telescope and 11" RASA v1
14" GSO RC Carbon Fiber Truss Telescope and 11" RASA v1
Zeus keeping tab on the sky/weather
Zeus keeping tab on the sky/weather
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14" GSO RC Carbon Fiber Truss Telescope
14" GSO RC Carbon Fiber Truss Telescope
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Takahashi FSQ-85EDX w/ RGB Filters + Astrodon 5nm Narrowband filters on the ZWO ASI1600MM Pro camera.  3/6/20
Takahashi FSQ-85EDX w/ RGB Filters + Astrodon 5nm Narrowband filters on the ZWO ASI1600MM Pro camera. 3/6/20
Takahashi FSQ-85EDX installed on the RASA's back, piggyback.  The William Optics GTF81 triplet moved to the CGE Pro off in the corner. 3/7/20
Takahashi FSQ-85EDX installed on the RASA's back, piggyback. The William Optics GTF81 triplet moved to the CGE Pro off in the corner. 3/7/20
The GTF81 with the 50mm guide scope on top.  I messed with the ZWO OAG but am saving that for warmer nights.  3/7/20
The GTF81 with the 50mm guide scope on top. I messed with the ZWO OAG but am saving that for warmer nights. 3/7/20
December 2019 Moved to Pegasus Astro Ultimate v2 and new Intel NUC.
December 2019 Moved to Pegasus Astro Ultimate v2 and new Intel NUC.
December 2019 Moved to Pegasus Astro Ultimate v2 and new Intel NUC.
December 2019 Moved to Pegasus Astro Ultimate v2 and new Intel NUC.
Pegasus Astro Ultimate v2
Pegasus Astro Ultimate v2
December 2019 Moved to Pegasus Astro Ultimate v2 and new Intel NUC.
December 2019 Moved to Pegasus Astro Ultimate v2 and new Intel NUC.
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ZWO ASI294MC on RASA
ZWO ASI294MC on RASA
CGE Pro back in JRO2
CGE Pro back in JRO2
CGE Pro back in JRO2
CGE Pro back in JRO2
AVX Zapped by lightning
AVX Zapped by lightning
My PoleCam zapped from lightning 5/19/19
My PoleCam zapped from lightning 5/19/19
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11" RASA on my MX+
11" RASA on my MX+
MX+ on MX+ Pier
MX+ on MX+ Pier
New ColdMOS Color Camera with included adapter + QHY M54 to M54 adapter with filter holder + Precision parts adapter to mate to the RASA
New ColdMOS Color Camera with included adapter + QHY M54 to M54 adapter with filter holder + Precision parts adapter to mate to the RASA
This is what started it all!
This is what started it all!
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This was too heavy for my CGEPro and did not work reliably
This was too heavy for my CGEPro and did not work reliably
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