I just had to ....

[GalaxyGael]

show this.

For sale by APM in Germany. Mount, pier and car are extra !!

I mean... Addams family portable setup

 

https://www.apm-telescopes.net/de/6-f24-lichtenknecker-halbapo-refraktor

[The60mmKid]

I'm saving this to show to my partner next time I purchase something that might seem extravagant. "But look at this guy..."

At f/24, I would hope it's an APO.

And don't drive under any bridges while observing at zenith.

Edited April 22, 2023 by The60mmKid

[saac]

New take on driving to a dark site with a portable rig!

Jim 

[Peter Drew]

A bit of an elephant, the colour is right too.       🙂

[Astronomist]

wow that is quite something, but surely the car's suspension would cause vibration issues when observing with a scope that big on it? 

Edited April 23, 2023 by Astronomist

[GalaxyGael]

On 22/04/2023 at 10:40, Astronomist said:

wow that is quite something, but surely the car's suspension would cause vibration issues with a scope that big on it? 

Do a search for it and you'll see some intersting photos...I found some post where Markus, owner of APM, (I believe) took it for a spin for outreach. Seems you drive around with it, don't know if it tears down easily or needs to be. Imaging trying to insure it! 

Edited April 23, 2023 by GalaxyGael
typos again

[Paz]

You would have to move fast to keep up with the eyepiece when that thing is tracking a target!

[LukeSkywatcher]

Cut the roof off and you have the original Bat Mobile.

[GalaxyGael]

8 minutes ago, LukeSkywatcher said:

Cut the roof off and you have the original Bat Mobile.

Boy wonder is the 6 incher and Alfred is the pier.

[LukeSkywatcher]

43 minutes ago, GalaxyGael said:

Boy wonder is the 6 incher and Alfred is the pier.

This is a family forum. You can't say such things.