Equatorial Platform for my Zhumell 8" Dobsonian Telescope

[Falcon1596]

Where did you get the instructions of how to build that platform?. In what website?

[acandell2]

how did you find a equitorial mount for a zhumell dobsonian. I have a 10" and would like to find one.

[n6vmo]

I didn't find it...I built it. There are several manufacturers of EQ platforms on the internet.  They are fairly expensive, that's why I put mine together.

[ChristianBackpackers]

Was this difficult to make?

[n6vmo]

(uploader) All the parts cost me about $100. You can find easy to follow plans on the web. Just do a search for 'Equatorial Platforms'.

It was fun to make and reletively easy. I learned alot too...

[Falcon1596]

@n6vmo Thanks you. I want to make one too. Your platform looks gorgeous.

[ThatFLiPKiD]

How much does this telescope cost?

[n6vmo]

$300 new about a year and a half ago, now they go for about $390.

[ThatFLiPKiD]

Can you see a lot of things clearly with it?

[n6vmo]

I can easily see Jupiter and it's moons, Mars and other deepspace stuff. It will all depend on how dark, clear and stable the sky is when you look.

[MacBooker4444]

hey, thats awesome eq! i am getting the zhumell 10 inch for my birthday, how do you like your 8 inch dob?

[n6vmo]

Yes, am loving it. You should have some great views with your 10" Zhumell.

[vittomusic23]

How much did that EQ mount cost you? I'm thinking of getting one once I buy my scope.

[n6vmo]

All the parts cost me about $100. You can find easy to follow plans on the web. Just do a search for 'Equatorial Platforms'.

It was fun to make and reletively easy. I learned alot too...