New life for a junk scope

[part timer]

I was supposed to spend Sunday fixing my scope but ended up resurrecting my daughters Toys 'r' us refractor as to my supprise the objective lens is of passible quality.

I didn't mak a tripod as she doesn't have space in her room and so this design has a small 'Footprint'.

The mount now works really well and my daughter can find the moon etcetera really easily.

The eyepiece is from an old pair of cheap binoculars. the other half may make a finder eventually!

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The wood by the way is about 75 % recycled IKEA furniture with a fey bits and bobs lying around.

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It does need a lick of paint though!!

Luke

[MikeP]

Neat bit of work that. I'm sure your daughter must love it.

Mike

[PhillyDee]

Love the finder on the top. 3 nails . . . Superb!

[philsail1]

A credit to you Luke!

You never know, something as simple as that could start a life long interest for your daughter.

Regards,

philsail1

[Doc]

basic but I love it.

Well done Sir.

[MikeP]

Had not noticed the "nailfinder" - priceless.

Mike

[part timer]

Thought you'd like the nails.

I was going to get a cheapybb gun sight or something but the nails are working well at the moment. They wouldn't work at a dark site as you would not see them but from my yard It really doesn't matter.

They are as easy to aim as it gets (especially as the moon is the main target) so for a six year old that's what counts.

[scotastro]

Neat design and looks like it will work close to the zenith. Bet it's more stable than the original tripod.

How about glow-in-the-dark paint for the (nail)finder?

Scotastro

[anthony]

Very nice

Anthony

[MikeP]

Bit of luminous paint on the nails will work a treat at a dark site. Oops, just seen Scotastro's post - greta minds eh?

Mike

[part timer]

Good idea about the luminous paint,

Thanks guys

Luke