On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:22 -0400, Dan
wrote:

The other option would be to take the current mount (or a rebuilt,
albiet not as pier like one) and place it ontop of a support, sort of
like http://home.comcast.net/~astrohammer/buildbase.htm

I like that choice. It's more modular, easier to transport, and leaves
the option of using the scope without the extension if you have children
viewing. It should be at least as stable as a taller base, maybe more so
if you allow for a bit wider base.
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