Re: [APML] OT- Telrad attached with Velcro

["Lydia Rufleth" <e.i.rufleth@SNET.Net>]

Thanks Gene, Jon and Ray. That is a very clever way to attach a Telrad! The
double sided velcro and Snap Ties sound VERY useful to have around at all
times!
    Lydia

-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>
To: astro-photo@seds.org <astro-photo@seds.org>
Date: Monday, April 22, 2002 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] OT- Telrad attached with Velcro


>> Lydia Rufleth wrote:
>>
>> This is slightly off topic. I have seen a picture of a telescope with
velcro straps on
>> it for attaching a Telrad. Does anyone know exactly how the Telrad is
attached to these?
>> Is the opposite velcro attached to the base or the actual Telrad unit?
>
>I've tried this in the past.  The first thought that generally pops into
>mind, attaching the Velcro to the OTA and to the Telrad base, does not
>work.  There is too much movement and you do not maintain alignment.
>
>The second method, using a long double sided Velcro strap running over
>the base to just strap it to the OTA, works great.  In fact, you should
>keep several extra meters around for attaching counterweights, wrapping
>up cords, etc.
>
>Gene Horr
>genehorr@texas.net
>
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