Roll-out Mount
New Telescope Mount for C9.25 Edge HD
The storms continue outside day and night, but indoors we have the epitome of telescope activity. The big Celestron CGXL mount cannot roll anywhere nor fit through the fully opened sliding glass doors. Here's an idea for a petite-yet-strong new wood telescope mount that can fit both the bill and the doorway.
* small dob mount sets on top of a wheeled cabinet
* cabinet side has fold down shelf for computer
* side has ac power strip
* drawer inside cabinet for EPs
* cabinet has 2 or 3 shelves
* bottom has castor wheels
* bearings are a lazy susan and PVC fittings
* can roll in and out of door immediately
* stores vertical taking up almost no space
* all wood construction
* just pick up OTA off the mount
* store the OTA easily inside
* set the OTA in the cradle
Fast Dobsonian-like setup and ease of use. Wood is easy to build and modify, and accessories attach relatively easy. The F/10 scope converts to F/2.5 for true Dob handling. Try lucky imaging with this in altazimuth mode with 1-second exposures and a stacking routine. Easy cradle mount on top for a guide telescope.
