Re: [ATM] Unique New Equatorial Platform Design

[Andy Saulietis <iss@pvtnetworks.net>]

Guys,

><<  There was another eq platform suggested..a hinged plate supported by
>a decaying watermelon. No info on whether it worked, probably because no
>one could stand being near the thing..<g>  >>
>
>This is a very popular design down here in the South.  The only problem
>is that the seeds create ramdom decay variations!  There have also been
>a few reported cases of "reverse drive" when seeds have begun to grow
>into new melons.
>
>Another popular drive is based on termite comsumption of wood.  I
>understand that Southern Yellow is good for the sideral rate and white
>pine is good for the Lunar rate.

The one I mentioned above is AKA the "Decomposition Drive". I will
NOT take credit for it regardless of any $ involved..<g>

Actually, all you really need for a sidereal drive is a low friction 3-axis
mount and 3 high speed gyro's. Works for the HST...





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