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Dob on a wedge

Started by frainiea, 10/08/2004 10:56PM
Posted 10/08/2004 10:56PM Opening Post
Why not?? Seems like an obvious leap since this is how you convert a SC from and AA machine to an EQ one.

Would this make tracking and exposure time easy?
Posted 10/09/2004 12:47PM #1
I searched the internet and found a couple of options but they were certinely expensive.
Posted 10/09/2004 03:00PM #2
Ed,

I saw some do this several years ago. To keep the tube from falling out he placed straps over the altitude trunions. He said it worked ok but didn't have smooth movements. I think it was because the tilt of the wedge put all the weight of the scope on the center bolt of the ground board. It seems that if a larger center element was used (like an 8" dia disk) and a couple of bearing pads were placed on the low side it might help.

Good luck and clear skies.

Bill