TMS-ASTRO EQ-platform

This is my new design for equatorial platforms. They have a lot of useful function, which you can see in the video.
I developed 3 types from 40 to 55° northern latitude.
From now it can be ordered. For more info check this:
tms-astro.eu/

[@wc5723]

I know the Hungarian elves are busily building great eq platforms for all the good little dobsonian mount telescopes out there. I'm hoping Uncle Nicholas will come early this year...🎅

[@wc5723]

I am looking forward to ordering one of these when available in 2023. I am at 37.5 degrees north latitude in the US so I am hoping you will offer the 3540 model as it would be perfect.

[@wc5723]

Just checking if there might be any updates on shipping of these platforms...

[@Michael-se6om]

Fantastic!

[@gettingpast4391]

Nice work, how do you reset it?

[@horvathtamas3476]

It works automatically. Check the link in the description.

[@markstanford2315]

Looks good, what are the specifications on each model? Do you have one that can handle a 22" dob? at least 150 pounds. What are the prices? Do you have a website?

[@horvathtamas3476]

In the past a have made a big platform (called megalodon), but the demand was very low.
Currently a have no website, only a facebook page:
facebook.com/Tms-astro-532732757170654/

[@KristoferSanders]

Do you have one that supports 20 - 30 degree latitude? And can ship to US?

[@horvathtamas3476]

I have platforms only from 30 degrees. It can be used at lower latitudes, but need to be tilted more.
I can ship to US.
tms-astro.eu/

[@lisawiese884]

I'm really interested in purchasing one of these for an 8" dob. I tried clicking the link you provided below and it seems to not function. What are your prices?

[@horvathtamas3476]

Please try this link:
tms-astro.webnode.hu/eq-platform/
For me worked the original link too.

[@LeeeB0]

Hi, are you still making these?

[@horvathtamas3476]

Hi, from spring it will be available again:
tms-astro.webnode.hu/

[@nkgabisengmafatshe3038]

Do focus only between 40 to 55 latitude?

[@horvathtamas3476]

Currently yes, but in future i want to develop for other latitudes too.

[@blakenorman4822]

Can you take long exposure images with this?

[@horvathtamas3476]

It is designed for visual observing. I don’t do photography.

[@wildemas]

I know someone using this eq platform. He can reach 5s exposure with a 250/1200. That's pretty good for EEA (Electronically Assisted Astronomy) or lucky imaging !

[@Finlaymacnab]

@@wildemas 5 second exposure? That seems short.

[@wildemas]

@@Finlaymacnab it's difficult to have more with an eq platform. 5s is still enough for deap sky with a small sensor.