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Borg 45 on Polarie Tracker Mount
latest configuration:
Vixen Polarie on Sxg-71 tripod (this is the tripod that comes with the Photo guider)
Borg fork mount for slow mo control.
Canon 500D with RDF cos cant use laser pointer at star parties.
Polar Alignment with Vixen Polar Scope (great engineering work but a pain to use because its not illuminated. Figuring out a DIY illuminator soon)
Tripod legs has Kick-me-nots (led lights from Astro Gizmos, Jeff was at the star party)
Kicking the tripod is a real hassle because you have to polar align again. Actually putting the lights on the front of your shoes makes more sense so you know where the tip of your shoes are.
The Borg Fork mount is great for slo-mo but a little fiddly to use at night. You need to get used to which knobs to turn, in the dark.
Last thing - cover everything with Red cellophane - back of DSLR, laptop on switches etc.. You be amazed how much white light comes from the various equipment.
pete configured extra weight beneath the tripod for extra stability. winds were forecast to increase to 30 mph on the 3rd night with freezing temperatures.
Borg 45 on Polarie Tracker Mount
latest configuration:
Vixen Polarie on Sxg-71 tripod (this is the tripod that comes with the Photo guider)
Borg fork mount for slow mo control.
Canon 500D with RDF cos cant use laser pointer at star parties.
Polar Alignment with Vixen Polar Scope (great engineering work but a pain to use because its not illuminated. Figuring out a DIY illuminator soon)
Tripod legs has Kick-me-nots (led lights from Astro Gizmos, Jeff was at the star party)
Kicking the tripod is a real hassle because you have to polar align again. Actually putting the lights on the front of your shoes makes more sense so you know where the tip of your shoes are.
The Borg Fork mount is great for slo-mo but a little fiddly to use at night. You need to get used to which knobs to turn, in the dark.
Last thing - cover everything with Red cellophane - back of DSLR, laptop on switches etc.. You be amazed how much white light comes from the various equipment.
pete configured extra weight beneath the tripod for extra stability. winds were forecast to increase to 30 mph on the 3rd night with freezing temperatures.