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a collection of photos by Eric Chesak

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Astro-Tripod

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  • The Parts

    The Parts

  • The finished machined parts.

    The finished machined parts.

  • ... And the finished Tripod, less the Astro-Physics Adapter for the Mach1GTO

    ... And the finished Tripod, less the Astro-Physics Adapter for the Mach1GTO

  • All the rotating joints are bushed and preloaded for precision

    All the rotating joints are bushed and preloaded for precision

  • A view of the adjustable leveling screws.  These are machined to a point for installation repeatability, but also accept swivel feet for a broader load spread.

That's Beckett (our pure-bred Rottweiler) at a year and a half.  She loves spending time outside doing astronomy, but usually gives-up at 11:30pm or so.

    A view of the adjustable leveling screws. These are machined to a point for installation repeatability, but also accept swivel feet for a broader load spread. That's Beckett (our pure-bred Rottweiler) at a year and a half. She loves spending time outside doing astronomy, but usually gives-up at 11:30pm or so.

  • Folded-up, with Velcro holders.

    Folded-up, with Velcro holders.

  • Holds good at ~2x it's planned load.

    Holds good at ~2x it's planned load.

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