Backyard Wide Field

The second telescope commissioned in the observatory. With a focal length of 550mm, or 382mm using the reducer, and large enough flat field for a full-frame camera, this setup works great for larger objects, such as emission nebulae, HII regions and the larger galaxies.

Equipment

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Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4
Telescope, In use
Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4
Telescope, In use

The Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 is a popular wide-field astrograph with a very large flat field. With the exceptional 645RD QE0.72x reducer this telescope can be converted in a pretty fast 382mm-f/3.6 astrograph.

Telescope, In use
10Micron GM1000 HPS
Mount, In use
10Micron GM1000 HPS
Mount, In use

The 10Micron GM1000 HPS mount is a high end mount designed for unguided imaging with regular sized telescopes. It was the first mount purchased when starting the astrophotography hobby and has proven its value ever since.

Mount, In use
ZWO ASI6200MM-Pro
Camera, In use
ZWO ASI6200MM-Pro
Camera, In use

The ZWO ASI 6200MM-Pro is a popular full-frame 61MP camera, based on the Sony IMX455 sensor.

Camera, In use
PegasusAstro Ultimate Powerbox V2
Power/Data, In use
PegasusAstro Ultimate Powerbox V2
Power/Data, In use

The PegasusAstro Ultimate PowerBox V2 is a handy device that supplies power and data to your setup. It helps keep cables organized and can be controlled with software.

Power/Data, In use
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