I have this idea i
mobile observatory
Started by john martin, 03/22/2004 09:42PM
Posted 03/22/2004 09:42PM
Opening Post
Posted 03/22/2004 11:09PM
#1
John
I can tell you alot about what you speak as I am walking that path right now. You didn't say if you were going to use it for visual or photo use. If you are doing photos the jack stands won't be steady enough. You would do better to set the pier on the ground through a hole in the floor. To confirm this set in your trailer and feel the wind blow against it. Next you can rotate the dome by hand if you are in it, it dosen't take a lot of attention to keep it up, or any standerd observarory drive system if you are elsewhere. I am useing a cheap drum winch and a drive wheel to rotate mine. If you are interested we can go into better detail in direct email and not clutter the forum. My Email is [email protected].
Dark Clear skies
Magic Man
Star Shooter Mobile Observatory
I can tell you alot about what you speak as I am walking that path right now. You didn't say if you were going to use it for visual or photo use. If you are doing photos the jack stands won't be steady enough. You would do better to set the pier on the ground through a hole in the floor. To confirm this set in your trailer and feel the wind blow against it. Next you can rotate the dome by hand if you are in it, it dosen't take a lot of attention to keep it up, or any standerd observarory drive system if you are elsewhere. I am useing a cheap drum winch and a drive wheel to rotate mine. If you are interested we can go into better detail in direct email and not clutter the forum. My Email is [email protected].
Dark Clear skies
Magic Man
Star Shooter Mobile Observatory
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