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Drilling a 3.8 hole down the center of the axle to loose some weight.

Equatorial Mount -Turning Axles

Posted on February 20, 2020June 27, 2022

Since deciding I wanted to start an Equatorial Mount for my budding astrophotography career, I have been going searching for parts. As luck would have it, my brother was rebuilding…

Photography of my second night telescope setup.

German Equatorial Mount planning

Posted on February 18, 2020June 27, 2022

As a photographer, I have long understood the need for a good tripod and camera mount when operating in low light and thus a need for a German Equatorial Mount…

The moon image for my second attempt at night time photograph

Lunar Photography, Lessons from a second night

Posted on February 17, 2020February 21, 2020

As I have recently written, I have been enjoying lunar photography with my Canon DSLR camera. My first night was a bit disappointing. However, I did learn a lot which…

First Telescope Images from my Canon DSLR.

Posted on February 11, 2020February 21, 2020

The other night I attempted my first telescope image using my telescope adapter with my Canon EOS Rebol XS DSLR camera. The initial results of my first telescope images are…

Paul Anthony Wight Remembrances

Posted on February 6, 2020February 23, 2020

Paul Anthony Wight Remembrances – Long time Glendale resident, Paul Wight passed away on the morning of February 6th at the age of 92. Paul’s funeral will take place on…