A Pier has arrived
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Gerald_db
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A Pier has arrived
Received my new ZWO ASI2600MM, AFW and filters and at the same time a locally made pier for the garden. Imported the aluminium adapter plate from FLO in the UK. Tired of my long scope camera combo trying to run into a tripod leg.
Telescope: Astro-Tech 127EDT Triplet Refractor
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
Guiding: Orion 60mm guidescope; ZWO ASI290mini mono guide camera
Focuser: Sesto Senso 2 Robotic Focuser
Imaging: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Cooled; ZWO ASI294MM Pro Cooled
Filters: ZWO EFW 7 x 36mm; ZWO 36mm unmounted LRGB and new type NB
Dew Control: 2 x Astrozap Dew Heater Bands
Power and Dew Heater Control: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro
Software: N.I.N.A Image Capture Software; PHD2 Multistar Guiding; PixInsight Process Software
Sky: Bortle 4.5
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
Guiding: Orion 60mm guidescope; ZWO ASI290mini mono guide camera
Focuser: Sesto Senso 2 Robotic Focuser
Imaging: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Cooled; ZWO ASI294MM Pro Cooled
Filters: ZWO EFW 7 x 36mm; ZWO 36mm unmounted LRGB and new type NB
Dew Control: 2 x Astrozap Dew Heater Bands
Power and Dew Heater Control: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro
Software: N.I.N.A Image Capture Software; PHD2 Multistar Guiding; PixInsight Process Software
Sky: Bortle 4.5
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Juno16
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Re: A Pier has arrived
Very nice!
Looks like a great setup! Looking forward to your experiences with this setup!
Looks like a great setup! Looking forward to your experiences with this setup!
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
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Gerald_db
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Re: A Pier has arrived
It's the extra
Telescope: Astro-Tech 127EDT Triplet Refractor
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
Guiding: Orion 60mm guidescope; ZWO ASI290mini mono guide camera
Focuser: Sesto Senso 2 Robotic Focuser
Imaging: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Cooled; ZWO ASI294MM Pro Cooled
Filters: ZWO EFW 7 x 36mm; ZWO 36mm unmounted LRGB and new type NB
Dew Control: 2 x Astrozap Dew Heater Bands
Power and Dew Heater Control: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro
Software: N.I.N.A Image Capture Software; PHD2 Multistar Guiding; PixInsight Process Software
Sky: Bortle 4.5
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
Guiding: Orion 60mm guidescope; ZWO ASI290mini mono guide camera
Focuser: Sesto Senso 2 Robotic Focuser
Imaging: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Cooled; ZWO ASI294MM Pro Cooled
Filters: ZWO EFW 7 x 36mm; ZWO 36mm unmounted LRGB and new type NB
Dew Control: 2 x Astrozap Dew Heater Bands
Power and Dew Heater Control: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro
Software: N.I.N.A Image Capture Software; PHD2 Multistar Guiding; PixInsight Process Software
Sky: Bortle 4.5
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Juno16
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Being new to
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
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Re: A Pier has arrived
Excellent mount/pier that should make AP that much easier.
-Michael
Refractors: ES AR152 f/6.5 Achromat on Twilight II, Celestron 102mm XLT f/9.8 on Celestron Heavy Duty Alt Az mount, KOWA 90mm spotting scope
Binoculars: Celestron SkyMaster 15x70, Bushnell 10x50
Eyepieces: Various, GSO Superview, 9mm Plossl, Celestron 25mm Plossl
Camera: ZWO ASI 120
Naked Eye: Two Eyeballs
Latitude: 48.7229° N
Refractors: ES AR152 f/6.5 Achromat on Twilight II, Celestron 102mm XLT f/9.8 on Celestron Heavy Duty Alt Az mount, KOWA 90mm spotting scope
Binoculars: Celestron SkyMaster 15x70, Bushnell 10x50
Eyepieces: Various, GSO Superview, 9mm Plossl, Celestron 25mm Plossl
Camera: ZWO ASI 120
Naked Eye: Two Eyeballs
Latitude: 48.7229° N
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Re: A Pier has arrived
nice hight on that pier, looks like you can get some good travel time past zenith 
scopes :gso/bintel f4 12"truss tube, bresser messier ar127s /skywatcher 10'' dob,meade 12'' f10 lx200 sct
cameras : asi 1600mm-c/asi1600mm-c,asi120mc,prostar lp guidecam, nikkon d60, sony a7,asi 290 mm
mounts : eq6 pro/eq8/mesu 200 v2
filters : 2'' astronomik lp/badder lrgb h-a,sII,oIII,h-b,Baader Solar Continuum, chroma 3nm ha,sii,oiii,nii,rgb,lowglow,uv/ir,Thousand Oaks Solar Filter,1.25'' #47 violet,pro planet 742 ir,pro planet 807 ir,pro planet 642 bp ir.
extras : skywatcher f4 aplanatic cc, Baader MPCC MKIII Coma Corrector,Orion Field Flattener,zwo 1.25''adc.starlight maxi 2" 9x filter wheel,tele vue 2x barlow .
cameras : asi 1600mm-c/asi1600mm-c,asi120mc,prostar lp guidecam, nikkon d60, sony a7,asi 290 mm
mounts : eq6 pro/eq8/mesu 200 v2
filters : 2'' astronomik lp/badder lrgb h-a,sII,oIII,h-b,Baader Solar Continuum, chroma 3nm ha,sii,oiii,nii,rgb,lowglow,uv/ir,Thousand Oaks Solar Filter,1.25'' #47 violet,pro planet 742 ir,pro planet 807 ir,pro planet 642 bp ir.
extras : skywatcher f4 aplanatic cc, Baader MPCC MKIII Coma Corrector,Orion Field Flattener,zwo 1.25''adc.starlight maxi 2" 9x filter wheel,tele vue 2x barlow .
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Gerald_db
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Re: A Pier has arrived
Indeed. Trial fit of scope shows great travel time.
Telescope: Astro-Tech 127EDT Triplet Refractor
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
Guiding: Orion 60mm guidescope; ZWO ASI290mini mono guide camera
Focuser: Sesto Senso 2 Robotic Focuser
Imaging: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Cooled; ZWO ASI294MM Pro Cooled
Filters: ZWO EFW 7 x 36mm; ZWO 36mm unmounted LRGB and new type NB
Dew Control: 2 x Astrozap Dew Heater Bands
Power and Dew Heater Control: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro
Software: N.I.N.A Image Capture Software; PHD2 Multistar Guiding; PixInsight Process Software
Sky: Bortle 4.5
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
Guiding: Orion 60mm guidescope; ZWO ASI290mini mono guide camera
Focuser: Sesto Senso 2 Robotic Focuser
Imaging: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Cooled; ZWO ASI294MM Pro Cooled
Filters: ZWO EFW 7 x 36mm; ZWO 36mm unmounted LRGB and new type NB
Dew Control: 2 x Astrozap Dew Heater Bands
Power and Dew Heater Control: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Micro
Software: N.I.N.A Image Capture Software; PHD2 Multistar Guiding; PixInsight Process Software
Sky: Bortle 4.5
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Re: A Pier has arrived
That's a nice looking setup Gerald. The adapter plate looks very nice too.
Looking forward to seeing your fist light!
Steve
Looking forward to seeing your fist light!
Steve
Steve King: Light Pollution (Bortle 5)
Telescope + Mount + Guiding: W.O. Star71-ii + iOptron CEM40 EC + Orion Magnificent Mini AutoGuider
Camera: ASI 1600MM Pro + EFW Filter Wheel + Chroma 3nm Siii, Ha, Oiii + ZWO LRGB Filters
Software: PHD2; APT; PixInsight ***** My AP website: www.steveking.pictures
Telescope + Mount + Guiding: W.O. Star71-ii + iOptron CEM40 EC + Orion Magnificent Mini AutoGuider
Camera: ASI 1600MM Pro + EFW Filter Wheel + Chroma 3nm Siii, Ha, Oiii + ZWO LRGB Filters
Software: PHD2; APT; PixInsight ***** My AP website: www.steveking.pictures
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