Here are a couple of pix. As you can see, the 14 inch scope fits in well, even on the wheelie bars. The fit is snug, but with the bays, I should have plenty of room.
The trials, tribulations and small triumphs of a Charlotte, NC astronomer imaging under Bortle 8/9 skies.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Progress last weekend on Skyshed POD
My son Scott and I made great progress on the new POD last weekend. With great help from the POD user group and the indomitable Wayne, we got to the point where the next step will be assembly on site.
Here are a couple of pix. As you can see, the 14 inch scope fits in well, even on the wheelie bars. The fit is snug, but with the bays, I should have plenty of room.
Here are a couple of pix. As you can see, the 14 inch scope fits in well, even on the wheelie bars. The fit is snug, but with the bays, I should have plenty of room.
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