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Originally Posted by DavidTrap
My setup and pull down takes about 45-60mins. I built a trolley to put stuff into, so I can roll a lot of stuff out in one trip. Also keep everything together for trips to dark sites. I have also invested in gear to use K3CCD tools for drift alignment. I can nail a fairly close drift alignment in 10-15mins. I'm unlikely to have an observatory, unless I get the ultimate country weekender, so setup and pull down are something I'm going to face for years. K3CCD tools, an appropriate CCD and flip mirror weren't cheap, but it worth spending dollars on gear that will save you 30+ mins everytime you setup. I use a DSI II for K3CCD tools, but apparently you can use a webcam or LPI - some friends are planning to try this, I'll let you know how it goes.
DT
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II really should look into align master or K32CCD I suppose
a pier sounds like a very very wise investment, just need to convince decision makers in the family
marking the tripod legs in the grass for some reason doesn't seem to produce very repeatable results-I am looking to shoot 10 minute subs at least usually, the surface is quite uneven