15" ZOC dob : DIY Project

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:32 pm

15" dob at last Friday's event 8 Jul 2011

Jiahao & Srini had a good time there too!

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:38 pm

Right to Left: Albert Tan (owner of C14), Albert Ho, May, C14.

Robin Lee · Post by **Robin Lee** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:06 pm

Hey Richard, may I know where I could get the trolley as Albert uses for his C14?

Post by **Airconvent** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:06 pm

Hey rlow..
You're getting very good mileage with the 15" (no official name yet??)!
Keep it going...many people should see it! [smilie=cool.gif]

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:05 am

Yes, I had intended for this 15" ZOC dob to be accessible to all, and so far more than 200 people have already experienced it. And it has set benchmarks on the quality of image you can observe

Isn't it obvious that Albert's tripod is unique? Tell you more shortly...

cloud_cover · Post by **cloud_cover** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:32 am

Looks like a pier bolted onto a heavy duty trike base.... almost reminds me of a hand truck......

Robin Lee · Post by **Robin Lee** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:46 am

rlow wrote:Yes, I had intended for this 15" ZOC dob to be accessible to all, and so far more than 200 people have already experienced it. And it has set benchmarks on the quality of image you can observe

Isn't it obvious that Albert's tripod is unique? Tell you more shortly...

Yeah man, keep me posted.

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:15 pm

I have known Albert Tan since the pre-Halley's Comet (1986) days. He has been my original and biggest source of inspiration here for DIY resourcefulness and inventiveness. Some have called him "the most innovative astronomer in S'pore" and I concur with that.

Here is a series of four photos showing the unique tripod he made and how he disassemble it...

Photo 1: C14 setup for viewing

Photo 2: C14 lowered by hydralics. C14 ota is removed.

Photo 3: CGE Pro Mount & Tripod goes up the auto car ramp. He also has a motorised winch to haul it up the ramp.

Photo 4: Mount & Tripod safely secured inside car. C14 takes up one seat behind driver.

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kingkong · Post by **kingkong** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:17 pm

impressive trolley...!! did he build the ramp for his car too or is that design meant for wheelchairs?

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:27 am

Both.

As per our usual routine for now, we will bring the 15" dob to the Science Centre Observatory grounds tonight 15 July 2011 from 8:30pm to 10:00pm. All are welcome! Update: due to bad skies, this will be re-scheduled to next Friday 22 Jul 2011.

The 15" dob will head for Tanjung Sedili Resort at Sedili Besar on 23 & 30 Jul 2011.