A Prize-Winning Portable Telescope

In preparation for the last apparition of Halley's (pronounced "Holly's") comet, we designed and constructed an innovative portable telescope using mount dimensions and geometry, rather than bulk and weight, to overcome vibration and instability.
  • Smoother motion than prior art mechanical designs.
  • Superior stability.
  • Instant vibration damping.
  • Simple and reliable operation.
  • Rugged and portable.
  • Pioneered design concepts later followed by personal and commercial designers alike.
  • Winner of the Warren Estes Award at the Riverside Telescope Maker's Conference.