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2021 - New Additions

2021 - New Additions









2020 - New Additions
Fig. 1                                                      Fig. 2
     
New Autoguider camera: ZWO ASI120 mini mono (Fig. 1) https://bit.ly/3x2y6Z1
New Autoguider telescope: ZWO 60mm (Fig. 1) 
New Bracket Plate setup for Canon 200mm lens & autoguider (Fig. 2, ~ 6 lbs, 2.72 kg)


2019 - New Additions
Fig. 1                                                     Fig. 2
  
Fig. 3                                                Fig. 4     
 

Telescope: Astro-Tech AT115 EDT 115mm F7 Refractor
Astro-Tech 0.8 Field Flattener/Focal Reducer
SkyTech Powered USB Hub
Pegasus Pocket power Box  https://bit.ly/3amZLdw
Pegasus EQMOD Direct Cable
ZWO EAF Electronic Focuser https://bit.ly/2QbcSre
New Plate for Equipment - Loaded (Fig. 2, ~22.3 lbs, 10.1 kg)
ScopeBuggy
SkyGuider Pro
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens


2017 & 2018 - New Additions
  
Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro ​https://bit.ly/3stOpuc
Electronic Filter Wheel: ZWO 8-position
Filters: ZWO 1.25 - LRGB, Ha, OIII, SII
Mount: Orion Atlas Pro Alt/Az GoTo Telescope Mount
Orion Atlas Extension for the Atlas Pro Mount and the Concrete Pier


2017 - Prior
  






Imaging Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i (600D)
Imaging Telescope: Orion ED80 80mm f/7.5 Apochromatic Refractor
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G GoTo Telescope Mount
Autoguiding Camera: QHY-5L-II-M 
Old: Autoguiding Telescope: Orion Short Tube 80mm f/5.0 Refractor
New: Autoguiding Telescope: - Agena 50mm Guide Scope with Helical Focuser

7 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 11, 2018 at 6:04 AM

    Kurt, could you comment on your thoughts of the Orion ED80 and the moonlite focuser. I am looking at possibly purchasing this setup and was wondering how easy it was to attach the focuser to the Orion tube.

    Thanks,
    Mike

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  2. Kurt ZeppetelloMarch 11, 2018 at 7:48 AM

    Hi Mike,
    If you get the Orion ED80 as a package with, lets say, the Sirius mount, it is a really good deal. I have been very happy with the telescope especially with the addition of the Moonlite focuser and reducer. I spent about $450 on the telescope and about $275 on the focuser. For that price you could might be able to get a triplet that has a dual speed focuser already attached (Astrotech, Explore Scientific).

    That being said, this telescope is very durable, portable, and produces pretty good images. I do give this a favorable recommendation.

    I highly recommend the Moonlite focuser. It is very easy to attach, just remove the three screws holding the stock focuser and attach the Moonlite focuser. They are a very customer oriented company. I had a problem after about 6 months or so and they just sent another one no questions or anything. You actually speak with the owners.

    One other thing, the scope is f/7.5, I purchased a a reducer which also helped a great deal with imaging as it lowered it to f/6.3.

    Good luck, whatever you get, it is the right decision. Cheers Kurt

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    1. UnknownMarch 11, 2018 at 10:42 AM

      That's what I was thinking. I was looking at the iOptron CEM25P mount, but Orion currently has a deal on the Sirius and ED80 as a package. The ED80 ends up coming to around $300, and it includes mounting rings for the ED80. I think that will be the way to go and upgrade to the moonlite focuser in the future.

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  3. Kurt ZeppetelloMarch 11, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    Yeah, that's the best way to get this scope. Cheers Kurt

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  4. thomasAugust 26, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    Hello Kurt,

    Do you have Instagram account that I can see your amazing photos?

    Thanks,
    Thomas

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  5. Kurt ZeppetelloAugust 26, 2020 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Thomas, Yes recently started one. /astroquest1/
    Also, https://kurtzeppetello.smugmug.com/

    Cheers Kurt

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  6. M LyasDecember 20, 2020 at 2:05 AM

    Hi

    Enjoy your videos.

    I have a Skyrover 115mm APO refractor, FL 805mm F7, there is a guy selling a reducer flattener here in Australia for roughly US$450.

    https://www.astronomyalive.com.au/product/sky-rover-0-8x-reducer-flattener/

    He says it is Skyrover specific, but looking at other 115mm telescopes they look like they all come out of the same factory.

    https://www.astronomyalive.com.au/product/sky-rover-ult-115-ed-glass-triplet-115mm-apo-refractor-telescope/

    I've been looking at this Reducer / Flattenerand it looks like it is for 115mm refractor

    https://www.astronomics.com/astro-tech-0-8x-reducer-field-flattener-for-astro-tech-at115edt-triplet-apo-refractor.html

    If you have time, what are your thoughts on these reducers / Flatteners?

    Kind regards

    Michael Lyas
    South Australia

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