mclewis1
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Nice idea, Neil! I like the idea of the powered video cart... I wonder if there are any with really BIG wheels that could work in a yard (especially on frozen bumpy ground)...
Dave,
Have a look at the Multicart ... not cheap but nice and versatile, and there is a large model has the heavier tires that would work well over semi rough terrain.
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Mark
C11, C6, APM/TMB115, and AT80ED
Tandem mount CGE and CG-5A, WO EZ-Touch and AT Voyager
25x100s, 8x56s, T-Mount Light, and Mark 1 eyeballs
Modded 350D, SPC900, Mallincam
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richs
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Here's a picture of my present setup for the Mallincam, everything is working great and it has been a big hit at Star Parties.
Rich Strobel
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RichS15" Obsession10" Meade LX200 GPS8" Celestron NexStar GPSCelestron Carbon Fiber C-11TEC 140 APODayStar .5a Ha Solar FilterCelestron CGEOrion AtlasMallinCam Hyper Color PlusSpeco 9" CRT monitorMarshall 4" LCD MonitorCelestron Sky ScoutDew Buster
Edited by richs (02/13/08 03:16 PM)
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Bill Cowles
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Just what I need, more gear for my MCHP, which I don't even have yet. I guess I could use it to store my Speco monitor, until my MCHP comes. Where did you get the cart?
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA
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richs
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Bill
The cart is a Rock n Roller and I got it from HandTrucksRus at the below address.They make several models, I have the R10
http://www.handtrucksrus.com/crashdetail.aspx?id=219&cx=rock
Rich
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RichS15" Obsession10" Meade LX200 GPS8" Celestron NexStar GPSCelestron Carbon Fiber C-11TEC 140 APODayStar .5a Ha Solar FilterCelestron CGEOrion AtlasMallinCam Hyper Color PlusSpeco 9" CRT monitorMarshall 4" LCD MonitorCelestron Sky ScoutDew Buster
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Bill Cowles
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Rich, thanks, probably could even use to move my 12" LB.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA
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richs
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Bill
These are really great carts as they e-x-p-a-n-d to almost double so a lot of stuff can be transported and they are rated to carry 500 lbs. My nieghbor has one and when I saw that it had bars that came up on both ends to support a table top my brains gears started turning, it has worked out well so far.
Rich
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RichS15" Obsession10" Meade LX200 GPS8" Celestron NexStar GPSCelestron Carbon Fiber C-11TEC 140 APODayStar .5a Ha Solar FilterCelestron CGEOrion AtlasMallinCam Hyper Color PlusSpeco 9" CRT monitorMarshall 4" LCD MonitorCelestron Sky ScoutDew Buster
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Bill Cowles
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Rich
Do you have any more pictures of your scope and the MCHP setup. I will start with my Dob., but without GoTo and only the Speco to focus, might have to brake out my LX200. I really like the idea of the small monitor for focusing especially around a crowd of other scopes.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA
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richs
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Bill
Here is another picture, a closeup of the back of the telescope with the Mallincam and the Marshall 4" monitor. I used a 6" angle bracket attached to the fork arm with "Industrial Strength" velco which has proved out to be very strong, I then attached the monitor to the bracket with a camera ball mount. The 4" has been beneficial because I do allot of public Star Parties where the 9" Speco is facing away from the telescope which would make camera adjustments, object centering and focusing difficult.
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RichS15" Obsession10" Meade LX200 GPS8" Celestron NexStar GPSCelestron Carbon Fiber C-11TEC 140 APODayStar .5a Ha Solar FilterCelestron CGEOrion AtlasMallinCam Hyper Color PlusSpeco 9" CRT monitorMarshall 4" LCD MonitorCelestron Sky ScoutDew Buster
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Bowmoreman
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Hey Rich, what is that that appears to be on your TelRad??? a plexi housing? for dew? 
clear enough skies
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Dave
Ustream
YLive
XT10i, RTP, CGE, R200CF, TMB80SS
31T5, 22T4, 13Ethos, 8Ethos, TV 3-6 Zoom; Paracorr
MallincamColorHyperPlus,SBIG STV&237A;CanonRebel Xti
WilderSkiesObservatory(BYO #90)
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richs
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Dave
Yes it is a dew shield and has worked quite well.
Rich
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RichS15" Obsession10" Meade LX200 GPS8" Celestron NexStar GPSCelestron Carbon Fiber C-11TEC 140 APODayStar .5a Ha Solar FilterCelestron CGEOrion AtlasMallinCam Hyper Color PlusSpeco 9" CRT monitorMarshall 4" LCD MonitorCelestron Sky ScoutDew Buster
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Bill Cowles
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Rich
What is before your MCHP or is that part of your TV diagonal. I really like how you have your Marshall attached. If I have to add a second monitor, think it will be the Marshall. Too, what size Celestron is that? You are giving me second thoughts about using a Dob., at least at first.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA
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richs
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Bill
The piece in front of the diagonal is a Televue 2" visual back, it screws onto the back of the telescope then the diagonal slides into it. The telescope is a Celestron Nexstar GPS 8". Each type of telescope has it's advantages and disadvantages but I like the SCT's best for an all around telescope. I own a 15" Obsession, a TEC 140 Refractor plus a few more but I use the SCT the most. I notice you are into Solar too, I have a DayStar Ha but unfortunately won't be able to use it with the Mallincam as the focal ratio is too high, I have to use a 55mm eyepiece to get the whole Sun in.
Rich
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RichS15" Obsession10" Meade LX200 GPS8" Celestron NexStar GPSCelestron Carbon Fiber C-11TEC 140 APODayStar .5a Ha Solar FilterCelestron CGEOrion AtlasMallinCam Hyper Color PlusSpeco 9" CRT monitorMarshall 4" LCD MonitorCelestron Sky ScoutDew Buster
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Bill Cowles
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Rich
I have to have one of these carts. How hard or long does it take to put that top shelf on?
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA
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richs
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Bill, what I did was go to Home Depot and bought a 12"x36" shelf top made by Rubbermaid and drilled it and the cart handles for 1/4x20 and used wing nuts on the bottom to facilitate easy install and take down, it only takes a minute or 2.
Rich
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RichS15" Obsession10" Meade LX200 GPS8" Celestron NexStar GPSCelestron Carbon Fiber C-11TEC 140 APODayStar .5a Ha Solar FilterCelestron CGEOrion AtlasMallinCam Hyper Color PlusSpeco 9" CRT monitorMarshall 4" LCD MonitorCelestron Sky ScoutDew Buster
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Bill Cowles
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Rich, great idea, thanks.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA
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RandyR
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Ok, guys, there have now been at least 4 off topic posts.
I will lock this thread if it continues.
Please take your discussions that are NOT part of Posting pictures of your setup to another thread.
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"Dark Skies & Great Viewing"
RandyR / NQ0R
GPS 9.25 XLT/Sky Align /FeatherTouch
TV85 w/FeatherTouch
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rwiederrich
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I just built this rail system, and made the 1.5" adapter for this 4"schmidt.
It will be my new video system.
I now have a scope for DSLR, EP imaging, and now video.
Rob
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www.goldmtobservingcenter.com
Providing a great place for amateur astronomers, and ATM's to come and enjoy their hobby.
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Astrojunk
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My baby with Gstars top and tail ...
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Astrojunk
20" f5 Alt Az Newtonian
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rwiederrich
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Are those cameras B/W or color?
How do you track(if any)?
Rob 
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www.goldmtobservingcenter.com
Providing a great place for amateur astronomers, and ATM's to come and enjoy their hobby.
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Astrojunk
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They are both b/w Rob. I do have a cheap colour cam which is fun, but I really like the increased resolution and much finer detail in the b/w.
The setup is primarily deigned for asteroidal occultation timing; the video stuff is a fun spin-off.
The whole scope is servocat/argonavis driven, and can be controlled remotely (all except for the focussers which I haven't done yet). More about the scope here: http://www.sdmtelescopes.com.au/SDM006.html
Regards,
Jonathan
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Astrojunk
20" f5 Alt Az Newtonian
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