Questar Low Latitude Observing Platform

This platform can be made from materials from any hardware store for less than $10. The low latitude Questar legs are desired but not necessary, as can be seen in the lower photos. This platform is portable just like the Questar, and fits in a suitcase for traveling. The adjustable bolt from the Questar base to the plywood base allows the Questar to be set at any latitude from 0° (at the equator) to 18°.  Weight of the platform: 1.5 pounds, and its fairly sturdy.

             Above: Low latitude platform with Questar's low latitude legs. These legs are shorter than the standard size legs.

            Below: Low latitude platform with standard size Questar legs. Two 2 x 4's are used to accommodate the standard legs

                The platform is made with readily available bolts from a hardware store

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