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Optics
The film work was done with an MK69 Mak-Cass. It was replaced by a Borg 101ED which acquired
several images in the CCD Gallery. Lacking the color correction and sharpness required for CCD,
it was replaced by an MN56 with a JMI NGF DX-1M motorized focuser making focusing a breeze.
This was replaced by a Vixen R200SS with JMI Motofocus. A Borg 45ED was also replaced by
a TV60is. I believe a Vixen VC200L will be added soon.
- Pentax Takumar 55mm Super and 135mm SMC lenses
- Schuler 10nm Ha filter
- IDAS LPS filter
Cameras
Starlight Xpress SXVF-M25C one-shot-color CCD camera and IBM laptop controller.
Mount
Losmandy G-11 Standard.
Autoguider
SBIG STV w/ eFinder.
Software
Astroart 4, Registar, Photoshop CS2 w/ Fitsplug, PixInsight, Neat Image
Observatory
Foxcroft Observatory in Buckhannon, WV, USA was destroyed by high winds in February 2008. I am
considering a SkyPod from Wayne Parker.
MN-56, SXVF-M25C, G-11, STV
Rosie, The guardian of the observing field