The Obervatory

My homemade sliding roof observatory

Building the observatory YouTube playlist

Widefield Setup

  • Scope: William Optics Redcat 51 V2 (Black and White)

  • Camera: ZWO ASI294MM Pro

  • Mount: Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Pro

  • Sky-Watcher pillar extension

  • Filter wheel: ZWO EFW (7x36mm)

  • Filters: Baader 6.5nm HSO Fillters

  • Guide Scope: Uniguide 32mm

  • Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MC - S

  • Controller: ASIAIR Mini w/ EQMod Cable

  • ZWO EAF

  • Dew Heater

Deep Sky Setup

  • Scope: Sky-Watcher 190MN

  • Camera: ZWO ASI294MM Pro

  • Mount: Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Pro

  • Sky-Watcher Pillar Extension

  • Filter wheel: ZWO EFW (7x36mm)

  • Filters: Baader 6.5nm HSO Fillters

  • Guide Scope: Uniguide 32mm

  • Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MC - S

  • Controller: ASIAIR Mini w/ EQMod Cable

  • ZWO EAF

  • Dew Heaters