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Originally Posted by multiweb
I'm seriously thinking of getting a pier in my backyard for my G11. Nothing fancy but just something sturdy and level that I can stack the mount on and off quickly when setting up so I don't have to haul my tripod all over the place and level and polar align all over again.
I read a lot of stuff on these forums about DIY obs but I have a couple of questions as I don't know where to start really and this is new to me.
Where can I get and adapter to attach the G11 head on. Is it a standard Losmandy thing or I need to get it made? Or may be just a custom plate is the way to go? What's best?
Also is it best to get a steel pier pre-made or get the preform tube packing and pour concrete to make the column?
Thanks for any tips.  |
Hi Marc
Can You dig a nice hole about two ft deep and about 18" square (convert this to metric if you like) and locate a piece of heavy guage pipe about 6" in diamter six ft long
I will machine all the necessary attachments for the G11 so it will be a drop on tighten the screws fit. In fact I think I will make three attachments so we can have use them up at Wiruna
Then we will set the pier in concrete in your yard. Are you sure you will be allowed to do this?
Barry