The AstroBox

[primordial atom]

introducing the Astro Box, a home made self contained compact GEM mount in a box.

It starts like this...….

All components are contained therein, Except the camera. It sits in my boot when we go camping just in case there is a clear night. 

The feet are bolted to the box made from an old bed...…….

The pillar made from 6" drainage tube is super stiff and bolts to the box.

The second hand EQ5 head bolts to the pillar and the rest is very familiar to you all.

A giant rock in the bottom of the box helps stability. With a standard lens I'm getting 5 mins unguided.