Alt-Az Mount

Started by davidcolton, 10/22/2002 12:37AM
Posted 10/22/2002 12:37AM Opening Post
Does anyone know where to find plans to build an alt-az mount? I've seen one plan in Sky and Telescope for a simple "cradle" mount made of wood, however, I was thinking of something along the lines of the Gibraltor that I could build using parts from a hardware store.
Posted 10/22/2002 11:57AM #1
Dave, sounds like you are looking for plans with a refractor in mind, correct? If not let us know.
Roger in Tampa
Posted 10/23/2002 12:27AM #2
I have several small scopes including an Orion 80mm short tube which I have mounted on a camera tripod. I was looking for something portable but sturdier for that scope. Also, at some point I'd like to try my hand mounting DSC on a alt-az mount. I've seen the plans for the one that Michael is referring to, but was hoping to find plans for something a little smaller and made of metal versus wood.