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Telescopes:
Orion 10" f/3.9 Imaging Newtonian
AstroTech AT72ED
Mount:
Orion Atlas EQ-G, hypertuned
Camera:
ASI1600MM-COOL
StarlightXpress 5 Position 50mm unmounted filters
Baader RGB filters
Astronomik 7nm H-alpha filter
Astronomick 12nm Oiii filter
Guiding:
Orion TOAG w/ ASI120mm (for the newtonian)
Orion 50mm guidescope w/ ASI120mm (for the AT72ED)
Focusing:
SGL DIY Arduino controlled stepper motor
Computer:
ZOTAC P Series Mini PC PI320
Sequence Generator Pro
PixInsight
DHT22 sensor reads temperature and humidity. Three temperature probes will monitor the average mirror temperature. If that temperature gets within 3 degrees F of the dew point, the relay will close and energize a nichrome heating pad.
