Gear - Explore Scientific ED102 FCD-100 APO Triplet (Eddie Bagwell)

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Gear - Explore Scientific ED102 FCD-100 APO Triplet

- Explore Scientific ED102 FCD-100 APO Triplet Refractor
- Sky Watcher EQ6-R Pro Mount with 8" Pier Extension
- William Optics 50/200 Auto Guide Scope
- William Optics Handlebar/Guide Scope Mount
- William Optics 63mm Manual Rotator
- ZWO asi2600MM-Pro
- ZWO asi120MM-S Guide Camera
- ZWO 36mm 7 position Electronic Filter Wheel
- ZWO Electronic Focuser
- QHYCCD PoleMaster
- Pegasus Powerbox Advance 2.0
- Dew-Not Dew Heat Strips
- ADM 14" Losmandy Plate
- Far Point 6" Bahtinov Mask
- 3-1x1 Inground Tripod Plates w/position markers

I use most of the accessories on three telescopes, so the Pegasus PPA is attached with industrial grade heavy-duty velcro and all the wires are labeled for quick hook-up. Now I only have 2 wires coming off my telescope: power and USB. I keep the mount, pier extension and tripod connected and move it as a unit for quick setup and so I don't have to bubble balance it each time I use it.

I took the spring off of the altitude bolt on the mount because it's been driving me nuts for the last 10 months. I installed a longer hex bolt and a small washer to make it stable. Now I have my sanity back.

Thanks.

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