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Originally Posted by ericc
Just one more dumb question--(If anyone has any thoughts it would be very much appreciated):
I notice that some people with a dob mount the AN hand unit on some kind of a stalk?
Is it an ergonomic/conveniance type thing or am I missing something?
I am mounting it on a new model Bintel 10"dob, and would like to get things right the first time if possible!
Thanks in advance-
Cheers-Eric
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Hi Eric,
The unit comes with a mounting cradle which enables it to be mounted in a variety
of ways. For example, some Dob users simply screw the cradle to the side of the rocker
using a couple of wood screws. On larger Dobs, some users mount it up near
the eyepiece using screws or Velcro self-adhesive pads. If mounting on the OTA,
one should be mindful of the scopes weights and balances.
GEM and Fork users commonly use a Velcro OneWrap strap and fasten the cradle
to the tripod leg.
Stalks are a popular option for many Dob users. There are some third party
commercial solutions available but for more modest sized Dobs, many users
improvise a stalk from parts they obtain at a local hardware store.
So in the end it is a case of personal choice.
Best Regards
Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Phone +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au