CAMERA MOUNT Last updated: 14 February 2008

Sent:	Thursday, February 14, 2008 14:23:45
From:	Ed Ludt (edludt@yahoo.com)
Attached are pics of my "ETX Case", the camera/eyepiece adapter and
mount, and 2 pics of the moon taken using the unit.  Note that the
pictures were taken with the Sony DSC-W1 set on B&W, and using the
camera's "automatic" exposure & focus.

Notes on Pics (top to bottom):

Basic Parts:  these are the parts I purchased from Sears, but should be
available from any hardware/plumbing store

Basic Assembly: simplified instructions - cut tailpiece about 2" from
flange;  I then lined the tube with Velcro (loop side) for snug eyepiece
fit

Components: identifies the parts; not that the PVC parts were painted
with Krylon gloss black for Plastic spray paint

Assembled Unit: adapter with 25mm eyepiece inserted; note the eyepiece
extends through the tube for insertion in telescope eyepiece holder
(obvious?)

Mounted in Eyepiece holder: self-explanatory?

Mounted on ETX: self-explanatory?

Case Closed: shows case lid with compartments for eyepieces, etc.

Case Open: shows ETX fits nicely inside the 23"x10"x10.5" interior.  I
placed foam in the bottom, then laid a piece of soft cloth on that;
additional foam sits on top of the ETX before closing the lid

Moon_1 & Moon_2 were pics taken with DSC-W1.  Auto-exposure & auto-focus
after focusing the telescope.  I used the self-timer to trigger the
"shutter".

One added note: the hose clamp used was purchased at Wal-Mart
(automotive); this style is particularly convenient since it has a
thumb-screw to tighten the band (no more screw-driver-thru-hand!).
 
Hope this is not too much "stuff".  Let me know.
 
Regards,
 
Ed

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