Kite Aerial Photography: This time with remote
control!!! Sure makes taking pictures easy! Come inside and check out a bird's
eye view of things.
Recently Finished Project: The 30"
Aluminum-Titanium "Lightweight" Telescope. Now this was a fun project! My 18"
scope on steroids! It's a 30" f/4.5 scope based on my 18" design, scaled up with
a few modifications. 8 Titanium truss poles, two telrads plus an optical finder,
wheelbarrow wheels and handles, built to fit inside a Minivan. Stands 10'8" at
the eyepiece. This was designed for a one-person setup and
takedown.
The 18" Project: An 18" Aluminum Lightweight
Telescope. I'm using knowledge from building the 10", numerous net sources
and a little creativity to guide me through this one. I also have TWO helpers
this time!
Astropics: Astro Pictures from the EQ
Platform.
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The First Project: Here is a link to my first
Amateur Telescope Making (ATM) project. I have constructed a 10 inch telescope
from common materials found locally, with the exception of the mirrors and the
focuser. It provides excellent views of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and the
planets.
My Equatorial Platform: After using the 10" for
two years I was eager to find a solution to the non-tracking problem of the
Dobsonian mount. After a lot of net research, here it is!
The Awesome Space Shuttle!
Cool Iridium Flare pictures are here! "What's an Iridium Flare?" you say.
Basically the reflection of the sun off a satellite into your face. They can get
extremely bright and they're very fun for naked eye astronomy.
UPDATE: Most of this website has been moved to my own domain, please come visit my new home at
Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) is the latest hobby. Hang a camera from your
kite line and let 'er go. Sure is cool seeing familiar scenes from a new
perspective like from 300 feet! I've just finished my first two rolls, check it
out.
God
Bless America!
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