Older images were taken using a C11 OTA or, later, a 12.5 RCOS RC mounted on an AP900GTO.  Images were taken from the light polluted area of Camarillo, CA.  I initially used an ST8E and later an STL-6303, both using the CS SBIG filters.

Our new observatory, “Stonehenge Observatory, NM” is located in Mayhill, NM. At 7200’ elevation, and sitting 3 stories high, we have the darkest skies and best seeing conditions available.  We currently use a 20” RCOS RC, Paramount ME mount, STL-11000 with the CS SBIG filters.  We also use the Pyxis 3” rotator which has been recently upgraded and the AO-L unit from SBIG.



SOFTWARE USED

CCDSoft
MaximDL
CCDStack
The SKY from Software Bisque
Photoshop CS3
CCDSharp