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Nah mate, no need. Mine works perfectly as well with this setup, worry free 😉 The one motor is doable but this way with two the load is better distributed and the motors don't have to struggle at all.

Great :).. Make sure to check the second part

@@astralfields1696 if you don’t mind me asking i don’t understand the part where you get the dimensions for the north bearing and south bearing can you please explain that part ? Thank you again I’ve watched the second video as well

@@abdellahsidiya3322 Getting the right dimensions for the south and north bearings is quite a bit more involved and includes figuring out the telescope's center of gravity. You can read about the theory more here. If you are around the 50 latttude, I'd recommend just using the ready plans. Getting your own dimensions can be useful for latitudes far from that or untypical telescopes. www.reinervogel.net/index_e.html?/Plattform/plattform_VNS_e.html

The Celestron is not a bad adapter.. just not as good as the Tridaptor. I probably wouldn't upgrade if MSM didn't send me one as getting perfect images with my cellphone is not that important for me. I have my 4K dedicated astrocam for that.

Jo to znam 😅

I tested the smaller 2.4" version. It goes to max 61mm diameter of the eyepiece. I saw online the Omegon is 66mm wide?.. In that case you will need the plus size.

@@astralfields1696 MY eyepiece is 60mm vide, so it will be tight :). But PLUS version might be too big. Thanks for info and review

Thanks for sharing. Always great to know I am recommending a cool product that others like as well.

My email is evel30m@yahoo.com .. I am in the Czech Republic.. Unless you are nearby the shipping will be too expensive.

@@astralfields1696 dang I live in usa I don’t think I’ll be able to make it. I saw that it is possible to buy motor kits for it but it just seems too complicated

Did you check the attached plans under the video? You need a simple Celestron EQ motor, some wheels etc snd you ate good to go. I have the parts list there too

@@astralfields1696 yeah sounds good, me and my dad will try it out, I am just confused on what you do to get the motors to track. I also don't understand what the segments means and how to adjust it to my lattitude.

It is a bit of a long story if you want to understand how it works www.reinervogel.net/index_e.html?/Plattform/plattform_VNS_e.html But you don't have to , just construct based on the plans and print & cut the segment that is for your latitude. The motor has an adjustable speed so once constructed it can be set to the right speed. The platform has to be facing with the segment sides to the north for it to work.

30 seconds is not doable unless maybe at magnification of 30x.. 5-10 seconds is ok if you spend time and care to perfectly allign fhe platform to polaris as well as the speed of the motor.

@@astralfields1696 Oh, alright no problem. I will use the platform primarily to help me maintain the general direction of the target when I'm doing visual.

@@Tommaso_Dal_Santo For visual no problem at having the target dead center at 400x magnification for over 5 minutes :)

I am loving the SkyRover 30mm, I would recommend it for 180$ to anyone. I am also loving the AngelEyes 14mm And I also just got the MaxVision 11mm 82 degrees , seems to be very good as well.

Glad you like it, make sure to check the rest :)

Hello , the problem is beyond the latitudes in the design , the whole platform needs to be re-designed with different dimensions, it is no longer only about the segments. What I could suggest is going with the 46 segment and then raising the southern pivot by 3-4 degrees to catch up to Polaris. This should do the trick without risking a toppling your telescope over.

​@@astralfields1696Hi, my latitude Is 45°. So I should also be able to raise the southern pivot by about 1° (using the 46° plans) to align with Polaris?

Yes , it should work very well even without raising it by 1 degree.

Nope , Macedonian 😎

Turn on the subtitles ;)

I do not know if it is enough to just calculate a 65 degree segment.. the platform has been tested only up to 56. I can calculate you a 65 segment and then feel free to give it a try.

@@astralfields1696 I have summer vacation coming up in couple weeks, and the tools and I think I also have one of these motors already so I would love to give it a try!

I have re-uploaded the plans to include a 65 latitude. Do let us know how it went and if it worked out well.

@@astralfields1696 Will do, thank you so much for the help, this time of the year is the building / tinkering time here cause sky does not get dark even at night till fall.

This is the usual maximum.. but in some cases it is possible to go much higher.. like for splitting doubles

Yeah.. this platform will handle an 8" very easily with a single motor. You can add a second one later for a 12".

Hello , once you go below 46 things get tricky. It is not just about the curve but also the entire length of the platform, it also needs to be made larger and longer so that the axis of rotation at Polaris fits better the center of gravity for the telescope. This is why the plans do not contain any curves below 46 and above 56... basically the whole thing needs to be redrawn and in some cases even the whole design changed to a different type of platform. For 43 you could try building it with the 46 and then raising the south part of the entire platform by about 3 degrees to match Polaris.. or less .. whatever your physical situation allows without toppling over anything. Even if you leave it at 46 without raising the south part I believe the tracking will be acceptable.

Thank you for the quick reply. I believe I will build one with threaded feet so I can adjust the south foot to adjust for the change in latitude. Once again thank you for a great video.

Is this the same size you built for your 8" Dob or did you upsize it?

You will find the dimensions for the 8" in the plans attached to the video.. second half of the document. It is about 20% smaller.

Yeah it is a bit buried in the discussion. Here is the link to the comment with the plans: stargazerslounge.com/topic/315290-10%E2%80%9D-equatorial-platform-for-dummies/?do=findComment&comment=4015291

@@astralfields1696 Thanks so much mate, and for your hard work in showing the public your plans. I'm gonna try this at 37 degrees lol (Melbourne Aussie). I know it's a bit steep or shallow. I have confidence to do this because Damo did something similar at 33 degrees, it must be Sydney. "The Equatorial platform is the answer to astrophotography.... etc'. Cheers and thanks again! ruclips.net/video/QWkX159fwXg/видео.htmlsi=JnmHB71k5ixoSSPW

Cool.. that is great if you manage to get this working so low.

Thank you, glad you like the content :)

Hello , yes that is perfectly fine. You won't even notice the difference. If you want you can also raise the whole platform once on the ground by an extra degree.. this will ensure perfect Polaris alignment with the 46 segment.

@@astralfields1696 thank you so much.

I forgot to add.. raise the entire platform at the southern tip by an extra degree :)

Thanks for checking that, now it should be fixed

Yes, thanks.

Yeah you could do that.. But it is not a big deal at all. For my new 12" GSO.. I went with the wheels as I assembled the base out of the box.I didn't even screw the feet. It has a lazy susan, much easier to move and the wheels are not an issue at all. To be more exact the only issue can be the rotating wheel.. and with the 12" and the lazy susan it is firm in place after locking it.. even when put on an EQ platform.

Hello , yes , it is possible to design something but you will have to use a different design because Polaris and the axis of rotation is too low there (I am not sure exactly which as I have limited experience with the platforms in general). You can check the discussion here and ask the guys: www.cloudynights.com/topic/875024-equatorial-platform-at-the-equator/

Right? I will never understand why my wife won't let me keep the telescopes in the living room for good :D

Nah, I love the music. Thanks for the feedback.

@@astralfields1696 There been a lot of this over the last few years. In theTV documentaries such as the UK,'s Horizon programme latterly became unwatchable because of pointless loud music totally overwhelming the narration making it difficult to hear whats being said. RUclips is the same, and you've fallen into the trap. Why make it difficult for your followers by making it difficult to hear what your saying. I for one gave up on your video after five minutes because it just became to much like hard work to carry on. If you must have it please tone it down a bit.

Yeah, getting the right volume can be tricky sometimes. I do try to keep it at a reasonable level. Tip: Turn on the subtitles for videos that are hard to hear for some reason. To be honest I find the music level in my video very low.. but I understand there are different audio equipments out there and different ears and audio processing in the brain for each person.

I always recommend the 8" to start no matter the bortle. It is a lot easier to deal with to get the skills. The 12" is a beast and is best used when one knows exactly what to do 😉

Hello , use this one , it contains the 49 degree segment drive.google.com/file/d/1bN5_YGRXX08wjLcYF9KRjmvtxk6BXTWT/view?usp=sharing

If your segments are designed and cut for your latitude exactly, then the platform must be leveled at 0 degrees (the bottom). If the segment is for 50 and you are at 48, you simply raise the southern edge by 2 degrees to match it (not ideal obviously so having good segments is preferred). As for polar alignment, simply put the platform as north as possible. Then while observing if there is a drift upward, you simply rotate the whole thing clockwise , if there is drift downward, you rotate counterclockwise. Just a little is enough. Once there is no drift up or down it is good. By up or down I mean the Alt direction of the telescope.

Yeah , that is something which I am considering, although the Coma with the eyepieces I have (70 degrees) is not that bad at all. Also it seems there is some work involved with it, there is a 15 page thread on cloudynights on how to set it up correctly with spacers etc 😅. I've heard though that it has chromatic aberrations on high powers when observing the planets so you have to take it out during that. What is your experience?

Hello , use this file please. You will need Libre Draw (free SW) to open and print, PDFs mess up the scale and the segment needs to be exact drive.google.com/file/d/1bN5_YGRXX08wjLcYF9KRjmvtxk6BXTWT/view?usp=sharing

@@astralfields1696 thank you very much! do you happen to have a list of all the parts used in this project besides the wood and the motor?

@@AFK-Toilet try searching for these on AliExpress. I am putting together a plan with parts , should have it in a month when I will also release a new video on an improved platform for the 12". 1) 8mm Durable Pillow Block Thrust Bearing Zinc Alloy Mounted KP000 KP001 KP002 Housing Self-aligning Insert Linear Shaft , 2) 5mm to 8mm Flexible Coupling For Stepper Motor Coupler Shaft Couplings 3) 2x 10mm M8 M6 Universal Boot Bonnet Gas Strut End Fitting Connector Ball Screw Bolt 4) 100mm long , 8mm thick iron bars

@@astralfields1696 thank you! I'll look forward to the new video!

Hi, not sure I understand the question. What do you mean?

Sorry, I am not good at English. I have revised the question with ChatGPT.

@@user-ud2dx6fm2i This platform in the video is built for up to a 10" Dobsonian. I have just finished building one that can handle also a 12" Dobsonian.. Which means the platform and segments are 20% bigger. Everything else is the same.

Thank you for your kindness. :)

Nothing special, just use the eyepieces that you get with the telescope. Other than that a Zoom eyepiece is really nice for the Moon.

Thank you, glad you like my videos. Sure , send me the detail on evel30m@yahoo.com.

Oh wow.. that's very low. I am not sure an EQ platform of any design will work there.

Like to me I am in Thailand Lat 12 °N I have an idea to build Eq.platform. I think I can do it. The idea is that if I cut out the side of a solid cone, Pieces cut out It will have a smooth surface on one side. And there is an arc on the other side. If the part were to roll at an angle on a flat surface, it would still roll on a symmetrical axis of rotation with an elevation angle equal to half that. of the cone apex angle Make a roller to support the bottom curve. I think it should work.

I am too poor for TeleVue Ethos or Nagler mate.. but if you send them to me I will surely mention them in my next video 😅 P.S - I did mention them. I say in my video some eyepieces go as high as 1000$ 😉

@@astralfields1696 I wonder just how much real world difference there would be between an Explore Scientific and a TeleVue Ethos of similar FL and FOV on fast scopes like a f4.5 14" newt... I heard that the ES is comparable even though it's 1/3-1/2 the price.

​@@PlandemicSeries-complenty of people have had many eyepieces on Cloudy Nights. A lot like the ADM or rebanded version of ADM.

Not much of a difference to be honest. For TeleVue Ethos you are paying also for the superior glass (I hope), better coatings and generally better materials. At these premium levels there is the law of diminishing returns.. you pay a lot more for a lot less gain of performance.