And the ultimate in convenience,,,
... a scope on an electric wheelchair. All-terrain capable, full electric traction and power steering, 7 speed electric gearbox with top speed 25km/h, runs all night on a charge, electric slewing, with electric height adjustment and electric reclining chair. Equipped with red LED driving lights, navigation lights, seatbelts, headrest, accessory tray for iPods etc and optional eyepiece set. Scope is on an altaz mount cantilevered on the back of the chair, with a counterweight at the rear. At the time I figured it could comfortably carry an 8" SCT with no issues (that's a 4" SCT in the pic). Maybe an 11" SCT with the cantilever extended. Only downside is you will need a vehicle equipped with a loading ramp or hydraulic lift at the rear to take it to your observing field.
Won a prize at SPSP many years ago.
Courtesy of Think Different™
Last edited by Wavytone; 22-03-2019 at 10:26 PM.
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