"Sky box for my Seestar S50

So designed this and testing it tonight in 15-17 mph winds. Seems to be working well


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Very inventive, and it looks like it will be very effective!

Have you patented the idea? If not, better get on that!

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I like your design. Looks like 1" plywood, about 18 inches square, and black paint, and staked down. What is the outer surface material on the sides?

It’s 1 inch poly insulation board, painted black on inside, gorilla tape on edges. Holes for tie downs have 1/2 inch pvc unions in them to act like a gromet. Secured with gorilla tape. Panels measure 32 inch h x 48 inch wide.
Works well!

If you are planning to use the original tripod included with the Seestar, I would reduce the height by 4-6 inches.

Its a light weight setup, easily packable (folds down flat) and fairly quick setup. Can reach down in to adjust Seestar as needed

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Thank you, Mitche. I’m happy to contribute to the public domain

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Can you give us information on your tripod head?
Thanks Victor

I’m using the ZWO TH-10 Fluid head wedge
ZWO Tripod Head for Seestar Smart Telescope ZWO Tripod Head for Seestar Smart Telescope