Handle for Starwave 102 ED-R

[Carl Au]

Has anyone fitted a handle to a TS/Altair/Starwave 102 ED-R. 

[Robindonne]

We dont discuss telescope handles on this forum

[Carl Au]

Thank you.

That’s me told…

[bosun21]

2 hours ago, Carl Au said:

Has anyone fitted a handle to a TS/Altair/Starwave 102 ED-R. 

I was thinking about adding one to my Starfield 102 as well.

[F15Rules]

I think JohninDerby and JeremyS are our resident handle experts, hopefully one of them will be along to chip in..

Dave

[RobertI]

5 hours ago, Carl Au said:

Has anyone fitted a handle to a TS/Altair/Starwave 102 ED-R. 

Here you go, a thread on this very subject below, if you go to the WDS Components website it’s part number 8517  

 

 

[ollypenrice]

I have a very nice Altair Astro scope handle. Right now it is deployed on our observatory door but it has also carried telescopes. 

They are also potential DIY projects, this one being quickly attachable to an SCT too heavy to be moved by one person (with the possible exception of the renowned imager Strong Man Mike who has been photographed carrying an observatory...)

 

Personally, I think handles are sensible and reassuring things.

Olly

[RobertI]

9 minutes ago, ollypenrice said:

Personally, I think handles are sensible and reassuring things.

I have a ‘strap’ arrangement on my C8 which goes around the OTA. It works really well as I’ve attached it at the centre of gravity of the OTA and arranged it so that when you pick up the scope, the dovetail is at the side and makes it so easy to attach to the mount. Doesn’t look as nice as a handle though! 

[Deadlake]

Does anyone know if you can get a printed hand?
The reason being to fit the distance between the rings that is defined by how far the dew shield comes back. 
I'd like the scope in question to be as small as possible.

[Stu]

On 15/11/2022 at 20:28, Carl Au said:

Thank you.

That’s me told…

‘Twas a joke sir, you must be fortunate enough to have missed the antics of Messrs @JeremyS and @johninderby on the subject of handles 😉. A lucky escape for you by all account!

[Cjg]

On 15/11/2022 at 18:27, Carl Au said:

Has anyone fitted a handle to a TS/Altair/Starwave 102 ED-R. 

Not the 102, but yes to my 125. I purchased the WO handle from @FLO. Not inexpensive, but a quality piece of equipment.

Honest opinion; it's transformed the use of the scope; attaching / balancing the scope to the Sabre Mount is now easy at the start of the night, more so, taking the scope off the mount when tired and with cold hands after a night of observing. Wish I'd bought one sooner, but was waiting for Altair to have stocks of their dedicated one since 2018!

Good luck,

Chris

[jjohnson3803]

Somebody made one out of an old, wide leather belt for their 102-ish something or other.  Cut to length, punched a couple holes with grommets, screwed it on.  A nylon web belt might work - those things seem indestructible.  FWIW.

People have also mentioned yoga mat straps.  

[RobertI]

4 hours ago, Stu said:

‘Twas a joke sir, you must be fortunate enough to have missed the antics of Messrs @JeremyS and @johninderby on the subject of handles 😉. A lucky escape for you by all account!

Yes, SGL has become a “centre of excellence” for handles. Hope you didn’t take it the wrong way  @Carl Au .

[vlaiv]

Just do search for plastic (polyamide or bakelite) "U handle" or "Pull handle" on the net and you'll get variety of sources for things that you can use as telescope handle.

For example:

https://www.amazon.com/MroMax-Plastic-Household-Cabinet-Cupboard/dp/B081GVS1WR/ref=sr_1_37?crid=U1BIV702Q0KC&keywords=u+handles+polyamide&qid=1668718260&sprefix=u+handles+polyami%2Caps%2C333&sr=8-37