I wonder when a Panoptic 4" eyepiece will be available for these behemoths
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Many American observers use ladders with half-steps, that is twice as many steps
as normal. For some reason one doesn't encounter many ladders with half steps
at star parties here in Australia. Some of the best observing ladders I have
encountered are those designed for the use in orchards in the US that have additional
hand rails at the top that then allow the user to take a more secure, relaxed and
comfortable stance when one reaches the top.
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A number of years ago I built a step ladder for a friend with a 25" Obsession, to be used out at Ilford (NSW). I built an observing platform at the top of the ladder with ample space to walk around safely, and carpeted it. The platform / ladder combo had wheels on the bottom so that it could be moved about as needed. It worked out very well for him.
Dean