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    Truss Tube Telescope Mount

    Truss Tube Telescope Mount. Made from steel, conduit tubing,Wood,Aluminum and brass.
    This is a Zhumell telescope that came with a manual base, no way of tracking.
    I built a base and truss system that allows the telescope to be moved with small motors via hand controls.
    The vertical movement is made by chain drive while the horizontal is done by large aluminum gear. I also made the lettering on the side of the base
    star gazer. Thanks for L@@KING........:O)






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