Chris L Peterson wrote:

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.

I agree. It doesn't have to be fancy, either. The one I built is just
a cube made of 2x4s.

It should be at least as stable as a taller base, maybe more so
if you allow for a bit wider base.

My cube is slightly smaller than the base--anything larger would force
me to stand farther away from the OTA--but it's quite stable on solid,
level ground.

- Ernie http://home.comcast.net/~erniew