LAGOON NEBULA - ASIAIR, ASI2600MC, & CANON LENS (Portable Power Source)

This video documents my test of the portability of my widefield setup. I am happy to report it passed my test. It is very transportable even on an airplane.
My Three Setups:
• My Three Scope Setups:...
Equipment
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
ZWO EOS Filter Drawer
ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
ZWO Camera Ring
ADM V-series Dovetail
ADM Adjustable Ring
ZWO Mini Guide scope
ZWO ASI120MM
iOptron Skyguider Pro
SkyWater Star Adventurer 2i
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i GTi star tracker
William Optics Base
iOptron Skyguider Tripod
Pegasus Pocket Power Box
K&F Concept Step Down Rings
Astromania Dovetail Base for Finder Scope
Binzet AC to DC 12V 10A 120W Power Supply
Apache Protective Case 3800
MAXOAK Laptop Power Bank

[@Mistr_A]

Looks great Kurt, Cemetery adds to the fun

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Nik. Yeah, there are that many people that say the cemetery is their go to location. Cheers

[@cliveroberts415]

Fantastic result Kurt. Especially as it was in the dead centre of town. Sorry I will go now.

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Clive. Our town is pretty small so being dead center is not not that impressive. Cheers

[@tamrich7762]

Congratulations on a fantastic portable setup Kurt! Lovely image at the end. I have never seen anyone using LED lights in a cemetery before.

[@AstroQuest1]

Many thanks Tam. Yeah I have not seen this anywhere else either. It does look nice as far as cemeteries go...

[@davidleejenkins]

Nice set-up! I’ve been wanting to connect my ASI2600MC Pro to my Canon lens for a while now. Now, I know how to go about doing that! Thank you Kurt!

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks David. Yeah this has worked really well. I love it so far! Good Luck!

[@elmikol2443]

You're brave buddy!! 😃

[@AstroQuest1]

Ha Ha, Not that brave Mike. The ghosts like me...

[@HollomanUFOLanding]

Wonderful image, Kurt, and I really enjoyed your innovative and different approach to getting that image.

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks for the feedback. I try do things differently! - Cheers Kurt

[@HollomanUFOLanding]

@@AstroQuest1 I'm Simon, btw. You don't know me from Adam but I owe you thanks, Kurt - not just for your great videoas on using APT plate solving, which have helped me enormously but also for an earlier video of yours back. In that one you featured your Scope Buggy - since watching that first video I have since bought 6 buggys from Larry at Scope Buggy and they have revolutionised my astronomy! So thanks to you for the idea and thanks to Larry for making them!

[@bernarddelangue844]

Very nice image, thanks for sharing.

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks for the comments Bernard. Cheers

[@siegfriednoet]

Beautiful image Kurt, lots of details 👍, very nice and informative video

[@AstroQuest1]

Thank you so much for the comments Siegfried😀! Cheers

[@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy]

Hi Kurt, That is a great wide-field rig setup. That power supply looks awesome! Great final image. You must be looking quite low to the south to get the Lagoon Nebula. It is low here at my location and I'm about 10 degrees south of you!

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Pat. Yeah it pretty low that's why I have to go of site. It is about as low as I can go for imaging. Its maximum altitude is 24.5 degrees. Cheers Kurt

[@nickambrose8606]

Nice image. SkyGuider rocks !!

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Nick! I love it. So compact and accurate. Cheers

[@JoesAstrophoto]

Great capture Kurt! it was cool seeing you on location in the cemetery, but graveyards used to be much scarier once upon a time. I'm sure it still felt a little earie out there all alone even with LED gravestones lol

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks Joe, Actually you get used to the LED gravestones. They look pretty cool but it is kind of weird just the same. Cheers

[@laidbackobs]

Fantastic setup. Just curious, have you run into any oil leak-related issues with your 2600MC?

[@AstroQuest1]

Thanks. No I have not had that experience, Yet. Supposedly my camera is the newer model after it was fixed. Cheers

[@billkonkel6325]

What is the weight of the lens, camera, guide scope, and ring/ dovetail all together?

[@AstroQuest1]

Hi Bill. Altogether it is 5.8 lbs with the autoguider and 5.0 lbs without. Cheers