Astronomy buddy Andreas with his new 11" CPC1100 next to my 8" LX200. The views through the 11" Celestron were stunning. It started me thinking about a larger socpe myself. Then I went to this star party and the rest is history: Cherry Springs Star Pary 2007 |
Miscellaneous Telescope Pictures |
Sue using my ladder on the 25" Obsession |
My re-introduction to astronomy. A Meade 3.5" ETX-90 computerized goto purchased in May 2003. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My first scope was a refractor I acquired as a cash loan to a co-worker when I was 20 years old but I don't know what happened to it. It was my introduction to the movement of the cosmos as I was always chasing the moon. |
One year later I upgraded to this Meade 8" LX200 GPS. It is a computerized Go-to also. |
One year later I added a 3.1" Orion 80ED refractor. I use this setup for imaging. |
Two years later I added a 25" Obsession Dobsonian reflector. I decided that I wanted to see the bright stuff. |
My Driveway Observatory Lexington Park, MD |
Added a stalk to hold the Argo-Navis Computerized Astronomy Goto system. Made by Charles Starks - Markless Astronomics |
A cold January night 2008 |
Grandson Kainoa with his new reflector & with Papa |
Astronomy buddy Andreas with his new 11" CPC1100 next to my 8" LX200. The views through the 11" Celestron were stunning. It started me thinking about a larger socpe myself. Then I went to this star party and the rest is history: Cherry Springs Star Pary 2007 |
Andreas and I looking at Saturn at Historic St. Mary's City Museum |
Purchased a used 12" Antares tube dob ($300) for quick views when I did not want to set up the 25" Obsession. It is sitting on a furniture moving dolly (came with the scope) for easy movement in and out of the garage. Even with some scuffing on the mirror it has nice views. |
