Equipment

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This beautiful 6" Refracting Telescope is my "true" dream telescope. I've always wanted a 6" Refractor. 

I used this scope to resolve many double-stars and for the Astronomical League Double-Star Observing Program.

The 14" ACF is the very best optical set ever created by Meade Instruments. Why? Because the 14" was the last one developed after the 8, 10, 12, and 16-inch SCT's and ACF telescopes. They nailed it with the 14-inch!

A great lightweight telescope with big 8-inch aperture. This scope "over" performs on a nightly basis. Easily resolve the "pup" next to Sirius (Sirius A) without even trying. Nice to have this scope for quick set-up and large aperture.

Wow. The 102ED is so lightweight and ready to go wherever you want! I've used this scope extensively for solar observing including sunspot counting and submission to the AAVSO. 

Great for eclipses!

The 80 ED provides tack sharp images in a beautiful Williams Optics design.

Williams Optics really took the "old" telescope design and redefined it with color, style, anodized aluminum and highlights that other telescope makers just didn't think were important.

Love this small 66mm SD Doublet Refractor for low power and wide field of view. A non-traditional SCT-thread diagonal makes this scope different from others and made William Optics unique.

These are the best binoculars I have ever owned. Perfect for Variable Star and Carbon Star viewing.

Crystal clear and sharp stars with these 100mm Binoculars. Used for Variable Star Astronomy.

These 20x80's are lightweight and easy to hold. Perfect for taking on the road.

The most solid mount and tripod. Easily the mount of a life time. Together with ES PMC-Eight, you have a perfect combo for CCD Photometry.

I chose this camera specifically for photometry. The filter wheel is on (just slightly hidden by the camera at this angle). 

Sky Shed POD is a time saver! Keep Polar Alignment and all your gear set-up and ready to go in less than 5 minutes. What a great observatory! I added the home-made POD Zenith Table to slide the dome further away from zenith and provide wide-open skies.