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.

SkyShed POD XL-5

The best thing I ever purchased to help do more astrophotography!

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Amazon Eero Mesh Wifi Router

The Eero 6+ is everything I need to put wifi where wifi doesn't want to go. There's one small learning curve, but it's easy to surmount.

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QHY Polemaster

For when you absolutely, positively, have to be pointed in the right direction.

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GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Secure Travel WiFi Router

With up to three wired ports and an AC1200 dual-band wifi, this travel router is perfect for your AP rig!

network wifi usb pod
USB Hub

Get a powered USB hub and eliminate USB power problems (and not enough ports)

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ZWO Off-Axis Guider

Rather than using a separate guide scope, I steal a little light from my main scope through an OAG.

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Green Laser Pointer

A green laser pointer in the accessory shoe for the telescope makes a great visual aid!

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SVBONY 0.8x Focal Reducer

If you want flat images, you need a focal reducer/field flattener.

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SVBONY SV503

SV503 102ED f/7 Refractor Telescope for visual and astrophotography - perfect for Time Traveling!

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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro

A multi-function equatorial tracking mount with built-in Wi-Fi control.

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Celestron NexStar 130SLT

The 130SLT comes with a pre-assembled, adjustable stainless-steel tripod, quick release fork arm, NexStar+ computerized hand control, 130mm Newtonian Reflector optical tube, and lots of bonus accessories - perfect for grab-n-go visual observation!

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iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System with WiFi and Bluetooth

The iEXOS-100 is an astronomical GOTO equatorial mount with Explore Scientific's PMC-Eight Precision Motion Control system. Perfect for a grab-n-go Time Machine!

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