It's nice, just don't make sense!
Why not build a DOB inside bottle?
RichA
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Sep 4, 2021, 4:15:23 AM9/4/21
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Friction moved scopes don't work below a certain mass, i.e., the base will likely shift if you try to use the bearing in the base. Moot anyway, it's more a decoration.
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Sep 5, 2021, 2:04:57 AM9/5/21
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Grotesque extra bulk for nothing. Dob mounts were designed originally for LARGE (10 inch plus) telescopes so they could have a relatively light-weight, low-to-the-ground and inexpensive
mounting. Small scopes should be on fork mounts or equatorials.
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Sep 5, 2021, 8:51:16 PM9/5/21
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Made for kids, who has a hard time to understand EQ or fork mounts, I guess?
DOBs are very simple to use and intuitive!!
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Sep 6, 2021, 11:02:33 AM9/6/21
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The mount to choose for a small telescope depends purely on the preferences of the owner. Alt-az mounts are better for portability and quick set up. They can be, and usually are, more stable.