Friday 5 August 2011

How To Work With A Homemade Telescope Roof Mount

By Carole Ashley


More power in your telescope means better images - it's as easy as pie and even people who don't follow astronomy know this. And if you happen to be an amateur astronomer, it would be a fantastic idea to build your own homemade roof mount and get clearer images without having to upgrade your telescope.

Let's be honest, nothing to be ashamed of here - I'm sure most of you are guilty of climbing up on the roof of your homes to get a clearer view of the stars. I see 50, 60, 70 percent, make that almost all of you raising your hands! It's simple logic - move closer to the sky and get a better view, right? So it only makes sense that a roof mount for your telescope will give you the best images of all.

Buying a roof mount for your telescope is always an option, but how about making a homemade mount instead that could be sturdier in the long run? All you need is some lumber and nails along with a little know-how!

Stability would be your mantra when trying to construct your homemade telescope roof mount with easy-to-find supplies. Don't try to alter the natural shape of the roof - go with it. Take the lumber and mold it to whatever type of roof you have. Stability, once again, is the key to a successful homemade telescope roof mount so you have to be proud of your roof's design and not try to change a thing!

Your homemade roof mount must be made out of nothing but quality supplies. Regardless whether you own a trusty, rusty telescope or have just broken the bank on a shiny new one, you'll need only the best place to mount it! You won't be storing the telescope outside so your roof mount should be easy to use and easily accessible. Your name isn't Tarzan, so don't make the mount impossible to reach. You should only have a roof mount for your telescope when it is easy to get to with little effort.

Building plans for your homemade telescope roof mount can be found in numerous sources. You can do one of two things - research for those plans online, or go to your local library or bookstore. But before you proceed any further, make sure you are experienced enough in building things, or you may need to ask for someone else's help.

Finally mounting your telescope on the roof of your house is an experience to be cherished. It is rewarding and gives you a positive feeling of accomplishment that always comes with creating something on your own. Add to your adventures exploring the cosmos and your astronomy hobby can become more exciting than it already is right now.




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