The scope would jiggle on top and be worthless. Any telescope needs to be on
the ground. Modern telescopes come with controls that could be used inside with
a camera attachment and long enough cables to the scope. A commercial lift in
the back of the RV would handle the biggest scope easily.
Mike Marron
President of the Phoenix Astronomical Society
PASAZ.org
From: "Leah Sapir" <lphxaz@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "PAS Members ListServ" <pasmembers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 2:14:28 AM
Subject: [pasmembers] Fwd: Looking for some guidance
this question came into the astronomy-questions mailbox. does anyone have
suggestions for him?
I wrote back asking how far and how often he travels with the RV, and I will
send you that answer in a moment
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Subject: Looking for some guidance
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:36:57 -0700
From: Donald Jacques [ mailto:theduck@earthseed.space ;|
<theduck@earthseed.space> ]
To: [ mailto:astronomy-questions@xxxxxxxxx ;| astronomy-questions@xxxxxxxxx
]
I own a customised RV, and wish to construct a compact observatory on my roof
that can be operated from inside. As an absolute newbie, I'm looking for
assistance in planning and design, and any assistance, or referrals would be
greatly appreciated.
General specifications:
Rotating dome mounted on roof over existing roof hatch for access.
Compact Telescope capable of reasonable images of Saturn
Selected telescope, and or mount, should be able to handle regular travel.
Thanks you,
Don "Duckie" Jacques
[ http://www.earthseed.space/ ;| www.EarthSeed.space ]
