15.5" Binoscope

[Anubis]

Just found this on youtube, looks like an amazing bit of kit!

[Sam]

I bet Lidl doesn't sell them! Quite a beast to move around the yard - noting the weight lifting belt that bloke was wearing! Very interesting though - thanks for posting that.

[Macavity]

Something like that must guarantee rain for months! I loved the motorised binoviewer adjustment - Even a Nagler in the (optical) finder, too. A wonderful labour of love. I guess the (ahem) "weight lifter's corset" is mandatory for grab and go...

[Astronut]

I've seen this before. It's a bit special isn't it? I like the rear view observing position sandwiched between the tubes

Looks like the primaries are collimated with those rod extensions on the tube sides - nice touch. I wonder how much of a problem it is to make sure the collimation on both tubes is synchronised ie. both optical paths pointing in the exactly the same direction. A 26mm Nagler in the finder?! - that's just showing off isn't it? - good for him

[Beyond_Vision]

Awesome looking setup that must have been a labour of love getting it to that point.

Regards

Kevin

[philsail1]

That is some set up! Yes, one would need to watch the old back muscles when moving that rig about. That guy must be a very accomplished engineer though, when you look at the close ups of the motors, mirror securing bolts, and that nifty focuser set up. The views must be quite stunning on a clear night. (I hope he doesn't have to move the rig far to put it away!

Good find on u-tube "anubis."

regards,

philsail1

[zhgutas]

Think that does't count as "grab and go" stuff does it?

Marius

[Andrew*]

That is just blumming superb!

I'm gobsmacked. Nice music too...

Andrew