Changed Telescope at Observatory to Altair Astro 8" RC

After imaging from e-EyE with a short focal length refractor for nearly two years, I finally decided it was time to retire the Takahashi FSQ-85ED of 450 mm focal length for the longer focal length Altair Astro 8" RC of 1625 mm focal length. I have had this telescope for several years but only used it once, locally in Gibraltar. In anticipation of eventually installing it at e-EyE, I bought a focuser tilting plate and Howie Glatter Laser Collimator a year and a half ago. All I needed for installation at e-EyE was a motorised telescope cover with flat field panel. Given the lack of options and availability of such an instrument from Optec Alnitak Flip-Flat for this aperture, I went for a Gemini Telescopes SnapCap 250mm​. 

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