Telescope

RCOS 1.25" F/9 RC with Falttener

Camera

Apollo-M MAX Pro USB3.0 Mono Cooled Camera

Mount

10 Micron GM2000

Pier-6 Equipment List

Telescope	RCOS 1.25" F/9 RC Truss with Falttener
Mount	10 Micron GM2000
Camera	Apollo-M MAX Pro USB3.0 Mono Cooled Camera
Filter Wheel	ZWO 7 Position
Filters	Astrodon LRGBHOS 3nm
Guide Camera	ZWO 290 Mini
Player One OAG	n/a
Focuser	Front Focusing Stepper Motor
Power & Dew Control	HitecAstro MHP V4

Telescope

With almost 3000mm of focal length, flat field, relatively small FOV and 0.65"/PX of resolution this is a pure unadulterated up close and personal setup for galaxies, planetary nebula and smaller sections of larger nebula. Most of us lack the scope for this sort of imaging, so it will allow many members to image in a way they normally cannot from home with their own equipment.

The longest sub lengths we will do on this pier in the future are 600s, for those that still prefer longer subs

However, it's running unguided until May when we have the next maintenance trip and can add a guide camera, so it's 180s at present!

CMOS Camera

Apollo-M MAX Pro USB3.0 Mono Cooled Camera (IMX432)

in a modern world of cameras with big sensors & tiny pixel, we have gone against the masses with this pairing using 9um pixels & a small sensor. We have wanted to try this sensor for a long time of a longer Focal Length telescopes due to its native 9um pixel size as you don't have to bin or mess around.

It will give you a very close up and personal view of even small objects!

In our humble opinion, this sensor is a match made in heaven for our RCOS & we are very excited to use it ourselves!