Got a new mount!

[Chasing Sanity]

My father found a site recently called Sidewalk Astronomers, and got inspired by the mounts they use for their telescopes. I think he was a bit sad that he couldn't really help me use my telescope so he made me a new (wooden) mount! It doesn't wobble at all, and can be used on a tabletop or on the ground and still be comfortable to use.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/Pandaguingurl/CIMG0407.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/Pandaguingurl/CIMG0406.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/Pandaguingurl/CIMG0405.jpg

With this mount I've already counted the bolts holding the street lights together on the opposite side of the road!!:rofl:

Can't make my pictures show, which is odd, they show in the preview!!

[MrB]

Thats excellent Elizabeth, the more solid mount will make your viewing experience much more fun.
Your mount is what's known as a Dob, short for Dobsonian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobsonian_telescope)

Don't worry about the pictures, I can't get them to work when I post either. The links are there and people will know what to do to see them.

[PCH]

Elizabeth,

that's exactly what sidewalk astronomy was, and is, all about. It's about getting the best result for the least cost so that everyone can enjoy. Your dad has done a terrific job on that mount. All I'd say is make sure it gets well used. Get dad out there too :thumbsup:

All the best

[Chasing Sanity]

Saw the moon!! And a crater! *squees*