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Crossbow
Platforms by Gregg Blandin
Introducing the Crossbow EQT-150SC, a lightweight super-compact platform for telescopes weighing up 150 pounds.
Designed to be light weight, small in size and easy to use, the new EQT-150 Super-Compact is a stable mount for Dobsonian telescopes with base diameters of up to 26 and 150 pound weight. Its a miser with electrical power, providing fifteen or more hours of tracking with just 2 AAA batteries. The drive motor quietly moves the platform through its one hour plus tracking cycle. The EQT-150SC comes with a drive friction release lever for easy resetting. The platform even folds up for travelling, fitting easily into a camping chair bag.
Crossbow EQT-150SC in travel bag
2 folded pieces
take only 7 minutes to assemble
10 Dobsonian telescope on the EQT-150SC
EQT-150SC flyer and EQT-150SC order form
Crossbow EQT-150SC and EQT-225SC ![]() Customer Comments and Photos
The
EQT-150SC will accommodate scopes with a rocker box
diagonal of up to 34 (24 square rocker box) and
the EQT-200 and EQT-225SC platform will accommodate
scopes with rocker box diameters of up to 43 ( 30
square rocker). Gregg is currently using one
platform for his 3 scopes: His homebuilt 25 f/4.5,
16 f/4.5 and 10 F/6. He has different pad
positions for each scope and just moves them when
needed.
If you
are interested in the platform, you can contact
Gregg at greggsblandin @ earthlink.net or visit his
website at
http://www.blandinequatorialplatforms.com
Showing the reset lever My 22" f/4.0 sitting on the EQT-200 Near the "beginning" of travel About 5.5" high. So with the ground board removed, the "net" increase of eyepiece height at zenith is about 3". Click on this link to view the reset feature using the reset lever. Video showing the reset feature (6mb video) YouTube video |
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