New rolling pier has greatly enhanced efficiency

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Willem Jan Drijfhout avatar
Since a few months I have been using a new rolling pier for my setup. I know there are several types around and my choice fell on the Euro-EMC S130. So far it has been an absolute joy to use and has greatly enhanced my efficiency. Sure, nothing beats a permanent observatory, but such a roll-in, roll-out system is probably getting as close as it gets. I've made a little write-up on my experiences so far which you can find on my website.
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Ben Koltenbah avatar
Willem:

Thank you for sharing a picture of your mobile pier and website link.  I have considered setting up a similar system in absence of a permanent observatory.  Many the evening I discover the forecast through the night is clearer than earlier expected, and I would have set all my gear up had I known earlier.  But, I'm up early the next day for work and can't stay up longer to assemble the pieces and connect the parts.  Your rolling pier looks quite robust and easy to level and align.  I look forward to seeing what you can do with it!

Ben
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