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tight against the focuser board, and
a collimation eyepiece, Moon ﬁlter,
screwdriver, hex wrench, and even a
mini planisphere complete the package.
And here's a bonus: When it's set up,
the case's lid acts as an accessory tray.
The scope has two mounting
options: a short Vixen-style dovetail
rail (Sky-Watcher S20550) mounted
to the side, and a tripod quick-release
plate on the bottom. Because the telescope is so light (3 pounds, 4 ounces),
you can mount it on any tripod sturdy
enough for a DSLR camera. Rob's
Koolehaoda H-50 Mini Tripod weighs
in at 2 lbs and matches the travel scope
for portability.
The result is an excellent optical
instrument. The case and poles are so
rigid that settling time is basically zero,
and aiming and observing with it are
a breeze. When packed, the case is just
8.4″ × 6.7″ × 3.9″. As Rob says, "That's
small enough to ensure that I never
leave it behind!" It's also inexpensive:
less than $100.
This might very well be the smallest
travel scope ever built, at least for its
aperture. If not, it's a close contender,
and well worth considering for your
next vacation.
For more information, contact Rob at
rscapon@gmail.com.

■ Contributing Editor JERRY OLTION
also hopes to take a travel scope to view
the southern sky sometime soon.
T The primary mirror is held in place with three
bolts simply glued to the back of the mirror.
Wooden blocks provide a greater gluing surface.

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