Re: [APML] $20 Observatory, sort of.

["Robert Reeves" <reeves10@swbell.net>]

> Garden Ridge has 9 ft. diameter garden umbrellas for
> $19.95. These are tall and large enough
> that you can use them to block stray light
> and/or minor wind gusts. You can 
> set up for an exposure then set it right
> next to the scope to block the wind. 
> Laid over on its side it becomes a sturdy
> tripod and could be staked down if needed.
> In this configuration the umbrella is around
> 6-7 feet tall. During the day you can sit 
> under it.
> 
> I got two. Tropical drink not included.
> 
> http://galaxyphoto.com/temp/windblock.jpg
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
>  -Jason Ware 

Oh boy.... this evening here in San Antonio they would have
acted as parachutes and blown the scope away <g>  It got
real gusty at sunset.

Good idea though.  I'll have to look into that with heavier anchors.


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