SharpStar 61EDPH II Astrophotography Telescope Setup - Complete Customization Overview

Here is an overview of my customized SharpStar 61EDPH II telescope rig that I will soon be using for some additional wider-field astrophotography. The components are all secured via expected mounting hardware or 15lb outdoor velcro as necessary. I have customized all cabling (12v DC power, Dew Strap power, EQDirect USB Serial) when possible to match my specific needs and replaced all USB cables with the shortest possible lengths available. This telescope setup includes all required components necessary to just pick-up and head to the field. Extremely portable and easy to get going!

Total weight of this rig is 9.0lbs after adding a ZWO Filter Drawer and my ASI533MC-Pro camera.

This New Setup Includes:
- SharpStar 61EDPH II Telescope Kit (https://bit.ly/3gwMDVo)
Includes: Scope, Tube Ring/Short Dovetail, Reducer, Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
- ZWO EAF Electronic Focuser (https://bit.ly/3gDeMKC)
- ZWO 30mm Guide Scope (https://bit.ly/3s5tNZX)
- ZWO ASI290MM-Mini Guide Camera (https://bit.ly/3pOvISs)
- Pegasus Astro DewZap Dual Channel Dew Heater (https://bit.ly/3wtd1WU)
- AstroZap 1.25" Dew Strap (https://bit.ly/3zlqMZL)
- AstroZap 4" Dew Strap (https://bit.ly/2TxMpoU)
- Mini StickPC (https://amzn.to/3eSQn44)
- 12v-5v DC Voltage Converter (https://amzn.to/3pTAQo9)
- 7 Port Powered USB3 Hub (https://amzn.to/35gUWiH)
- WiFi Access Point (https://amzn.to/3yiaikz)
- Williams Optics Red Dovetail (https://bit.ly/3pZIbTu)
- Various USB Cables by length and type (https://amzn.to/3wnBkWf)

Additional Hardware Mentioned in this Video (to complete the build):
- SkyWatcher AZGTi Mount (https://bit.ly/3iCHNbF)
- SkyWatcher Wedge [Conversion to EQ] (https://bit.ly/3gmv0Zt)
- SkyWatcher Counterbalance Kit [Conversion to EQ] (https://bit.ly/3iHkJsy)
- Fitting Reducer to attach bar to AZGTi (https://amzn.to/3pTQRuh)
- 12v DC Power Supply [10A] (https://amzn.to/3iEV0kl)
- ZWO ASI1600MM-Pro (https://bit.ly/3qYX5Z7)
- Broadband and Narrowband Filters (https://bit.ly/30UNkR0)
- ZWO ASI533MC-Pro (https://bit.ly/35h2e6c)
- QHY Filterwheels (https://bit.ly/2P5UYFq)

My 12v DC Cable Customization Video:
   • Simplify Your 12v DC Telescope Power ...  

My EQDirect Cable Build Video:
   • DIY EQ-Direct/EQMOD Cables for Your S...  

My Dew Strap Power Cable Customization Video:
   • Stop Telescope Cable Snags - Shorten ...  

My Field Battery Box Build Video:
   • Build Your Own Telescope Field 12v DC...  

My Remote MiniPC Build Video:
   • Telescope Mini PC / Stick PC for Astr...  

My MiniAP Tethered Internet Video:
   • Bring the Internet with your Telescope  

For more of my Astrophotography related content, go to:
https://www.PatriotAstro.com
  / patriot_astro  

I am an Amazon and OptCorp Affiliate and may be compensated if you use the links above even though it will cost you no additional money for your own purchases.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:44 - First Look
1:45 - Detailed Deep Dive
4:47 - Wrapping Up