I find that, no matter where you decide to put a rung, there will always be a circumstance
where you have to either stretch up on your toes or bend down to view. An inch or two in
the angle of the scope can make all the difference. No ladder rung spacing is perfect all
the time. I'm willing to stretch a bit or bend a bit in order to get that elusive fuzzy patch.
And yes, a ladder is perfect for leaning on when you're on the ground and bending over.......
Jim ..... :-)
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From: Peter Natscher
To: [TAC]
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [TAC] Astronomy Ladders?
Jim,
I think I will keep my 6 ft. ladder and add a rung between the fist and
second rungs for using with my future 24² Dob. The 24² f/3.7 Dob eyepiece
height will be 88 in. straight up and between 80 and 84 in. when angled 15
degrees from the zenith. My 6 ft. ladderıs rung centers are 12 in. apart
and I need one placed in between the lower two rungs to get my eye
comfortably at the 84 in. eyepiece height. I thinking of using a piece of
2x4 screwed in. That should support my weight. Do you have any thoughts?
I like using ladders it offers a good way of resting as you lean on them
and observe. I get tired of standing up to the eyepiece for hours while
observing.
Peter Natscher in Monterey
From: Jim Bartolini <nytgems@No-Spam>
Reply-To: The Astronomy Connection <sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:13:15 -0800
To: The Astronomy Connection <sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Astronomy Ladders?
Peter:
I use a 5' ladder with three wide/deep steps on it (more comfortable on the
feet than the narrow wooden type).
It also has a tray, into which I inserted an eyepiece and accessory rack.
Weight around 25lbs. Got it at Ace
Hardware for around $40 or so.
Jim ..... :-)
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Jim Bartolini nytgems@No-Spam
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----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Natscher
To: [TAC]
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:58 PM
Subject: [TAC] Astronomy Ladders?
Hi TACıos,
Iım wondering if anyone has experience with and/or currently uses a
astronomy ladder in observing? This type of ladder has less space between
the rungs, around 8 inches spacing for a more comfortable observing
position. They are also designed similarly to orchard ladders by using a
single pole opposite the steps for placement on uneven terrain.
Peter Natscher
Monterey
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