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Rig 2 - Backyard "Observatory", Kyle Hudak

Rig 2 - Backyard "Observatory"

Rig 2 - Backyard "Observatory", Kyle Hudak

Rig 2 - Backyard "Observatory"

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I have a couple of mounts and 4 telescopes I use for my astrophotography, as well as two astro cameras and a few other odds and ends.
While I'm fine on the gear front, I sure do wish I had a little observatory. Sadly that's well out of my affordability or circumstances, so something temporary needs to suffice. Hence my use of a series of simple dividers encircling my rig when it's set up and in use, mainly to block some ambient light. The dividers can be totally closed up and tarps put in place if the scope needs to be kept out for multiple nights.

The gear used on the rig here includes:
1. Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Pro mount.
2. GSO 8" Newtonian Reflector OTA.
3. ZWO ASI1600MM-Pro camera.
4. ZWO 8-position filter wheel.
5. ZWO LRGB and SHO filters, as well as an Optolong L-Pro filter.
6. Baader MKIII coma corrector.
7. ZWO ASI120MM Mini guide camera.
8. ZWO 30mm f/4 mini guide scope.
9. QHY Polemaster.
10. Astrozap dew controller and strap.

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Rig 2 - Backyard "Observatory", Kyle Hudak