Things that you Bump in the Night

This is a list of equipment that I currently use or have used in the past. I'll try to keep it up to date. Some of these are reviews from when I first got the equipment and some are simply information about each piece. Let me know what you would do differently, what you would keep or sell, and if you want to trade some gear, feel free to reach out! If you want to know where I shop, it's primarily Astronomics, High Point Scientific, and of course, Amazon! More information is available at my support page.

Wyze Cam V3 cameras offer a way to get RTSP feeds, motion detection, notifications, and more, and you can do it without the Wyze app or other 3rd party software. You just have to make one small change...

Wuuk Pan/Title Camera - but without Wuuk software!

Coming soon!


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Wyze Cam V3 cameras - but without Wyze software!

Need to put reliable WiFi 5km WiFi 5km (or more) away? I did. Let's see how it works for Astrophotography!

The focuser provides fine-tuned adjustments, making it ideal for capturing sharp astrophotography or observing planets in stunning detail at high magnifications

Coupled with its long focal length of 3,556 mm, the 14" LX200 is wonderful for viewing our solar system neighbors and resolving fine detail on distant, dim objects like nebulae and galaxies.

The Rokinon 500mm/f8 catadioptric lens (or similar) is a cheap way to cheat and get a long lens. But is it worth it for Astrophotography?

One of the most versatile auto-focusers you'll ever see

This device is like a little magic tube for your Time Machine. Let's explore what it does and if you need one.

The Canon 100-400mm L IS II zoom lens is perhaps the best lens I ever put on the front end of a Canon camera. Let's look at how it performs for Astrophotography.

Quick Summary: The remote shutter release is a critical component for DSLR/mirrorless astrophotography to help minimize camera movement. Let's look at why you need one for Astrophotography.

The Canon 80D is an advanced consumer model DSLR camera, great for everything from landscapes to portraits and especially astrophotography!