Naw, the mount is just work, like everything else, not a problem. I'm thinking of just making a larger version of my "Weightless" mount. Dobsonian technology. No need for a GoTo with just a 5" binocular. The other way to go is a motorized observing chair. But it wouldn't be GoTo, maybe simple joystick control with full recline capability. First things first. Get the binocular designed and built, then design a practical mount around the optics. I may mold a single-piece housing for the optics from fiberglass. I think I remember the twin 6" bino you are referring to, wasn't there a picture in S&T? I recall a photo of two refractors side-by-side in a rotating ring assembly, a long time ago. On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 3:14 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I'm sure your version will be exceptional. The main reason he took so long to set up is because it was on a goto equatorial mount with a fully machined double cradle. I am envisioning little other than 2 refractors side by side. I'm sure the mount will be the biggest problem.