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My new CGE setup:
CGE Mount (not CGEM and not CGE-pro)
Meade LXD55 6" Mak-Newt with custom focuser and rings
102mm Achromatic retractor for guiding and or imaging.
*Not shown* 60mm finder with diag and eyepiece.


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maphilli14 wrote on Jan 21, '09
'round about here, I couldn't decide what look I was going for so, yeah, I tried some different clothes on! Stop looking at me and look at that monster of a setup! :)
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maphilli14 wrote on Jan 21, '09
No, I didn't drop it, but that's a great motion shot of me lifting up real quick! HEHE!
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maphilli14 wrote on Jan 21, '09
Hobby #2 is on the wall behind the scope... yes FISHING!
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maphilli14 wrote on Jan 21, '09
Astro cart in the foreground.
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maphilli14 wrote on Jan 21, '09
See if you can spot hobby #3...
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maphilli14 wrote on Jan 21, '09
actually and hobbies 4 and 5 too...
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maphilli14 wrote on Jan 21, '09
My badass shot... not really my fav.
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tlkw79 wrote on Jan 22, '09
Nice setup. Hope to see more astrophotos from you. Using CCD or DSLR?
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maphilli14 wrote on Jan 22, '09
tlkw79 said
Nice setup. Hope to see more astrophotos from you. Using CCD or DSLR?
Canon XTi DSLR! I've used it on my C8i with MaxIM DL with some success. I plan to keep using it and may add an LP filter too.
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
Your astro outfit looks and shoots great.
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
nice case on the floor
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
You are a happy guy!!!
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
I like the all the different views.
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
Is the top scope where you can mount a DSLR ?
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
You are more happy in this shot.
very relaxed.
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
The hat tells me it is all good.
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
nice closeup
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xplaneuser1 wrote on Feb 3, '09
ultimate outfit.
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maphilli14 wrote on Feb 5, '09
Yes, the top or front is where a Newtonian's focuser/eyepiece is. Thanks for all the comments dad!
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maphilli14 wrote on Feb 6, '09
Actually just took my 1st shot with it last night, check out the blog: http://maphilli14.multiply.com/journal/item/50/My_1st_light_with_the_new_setup_-_M81M82
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maphilli51 wrote on Jun 4, '09
why the "face"?
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maphilli14 wrote on Jun 4, '09
maphilli51 said
why the "face"?
It was HEAVY and I was trying to be 'cool'... really, it's not that heavy, I weigh, what 165 on a hot day? :)
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