Observation by Rick Diz: Celestron EdgeHD8 with StarEx spectrosco...

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Rick Diz

Observer

Rick Diz

Observed

2023 Jan 15 - 16:55

Uploaded

2023 Jan 15 - 17:01

Objects

Equipment

Location

St. Simons Island, GA, USA

Target name

Backyard observatory

Title

Celestron EdgeHD8 with StarEx spectroscope

About this image

The Celestron CGEM II mount is set on a permanent concrete pier which preserves the polar and sky alignment. The cover is a box made from aluminum-faced foam sheets inspired by the so-called "Motel o'Scope" by Dan's Pier Plates. The exterior surface of the box was then covered with aircraft fabric and coated with epoxy resin, and painted. Start-up is simple and quick, amounting to powering up the mount, dew heaters, and mini-computer running Windows 10 which is connected by Ethernet to local area network, such that all control can be conducted from inside the home.

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