Retired Chemistry professor. Built a 11' X 10' Shed roll-off observatory in 2008. Main observatory scope Meade 12" SCT custom 8" metal pier/1 cubic meter concrete. Now entering the world of imaging: TAK FSQ85-EDX, Prima Luce rings, ZWO 2600MC, ASIAIR PLUS, EAF 5.0 volt, 120mini guide scope. Mount is Vixen SXD Deluxe STARBOOK ONE on Hal130 tripod.