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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.

MeLE Quieter 4C

The perfect AP rig control computer. Fanless Mini PC with Intel N100, PDDR4, Win11, HDMI 4K, Wi-Fi 5, BT, USB 3.2 and 2.0, Type-C, SD & SSD Support, and a VESA Mount for under $200!

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Rigel Systems Auto Focuser

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

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128GB USB Thumb Drive

Much faster than network, much easier than an SSD

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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!

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USB Hub

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

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ZWO ASI2600 Color Camera

The workhorse of my astrophotography rig, the ASI2600 is a classic, dedicated astrocam for a reason (or many, actually)!

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Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen 2

The best power controller you can find for just about any price.

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iOptron CEM40 Mount

The iOptron CEM40 mount is a center-balanced equatorial mount offering integrated cable management and a sleek design.

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