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DSC Stalk

Started by web0178230, 12/28/2003 02:39PM
Posted 12/28/2003 02:39PM Opening Post
If you can see past the mess in the picture, you'll see the holder I put together for the new (to me) DSC computer for my scope. I wanted it to be close but I didn't want to add that much weight to the upper cage. Soooo...I gave up one 2" EP spot in the EP holder that mounts on the side of the rocker box. Since the pole is not 2", I use a 1.25" to 2" adapter I had laying around. The little platform that the DSC computer rides on is free to turn so the display can be positioned to be read from the EP or from the back of the scope. Nothing groundbreaking about this...I just like to make things that make observing more enjoyable.
Bill in SA

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Posted 12/28/2003 02:40PM #1
Here's a close up of the lower end of the stalk. The bottom of the tube is notched to fit snuggly inside the handle at the bottom. Note the EP holder...it has hinges that allow it to fold flat for transport. Much easier to put it in the pole bag that way.
Bill in SA

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Posted 12/28/2003 11:03PM #2