Astrophotography

Primary rig

Stellarvue SVX152T

This is the main imaging setup: a Stellarvue SVX152T paired with a ZWO 6200MM monochrome camera and mounted on an Astro-Physics Mach2GTO. It’s the rig behind most of the serious archive runs.

Scope: Stellarvue SVX152T
Camera: ZWO 6200MM
Mount: Astro-Physics Mach2GTO
Use case: primary backyard imaging rig

Smaller rig

William Optics GT71

The GT71 is the more approachable setup and the scope that got this whole hobby started. It’s still the easier option when I want something lighter weight or less fussy.

Scope: William Optics GT71
Role: lighter and more accessible setup
History: the scope that kicked off the hobby
Use case: smaller imaging runs and a simpler workflow