The Dyna Cradle is a small solid stainless steel Alt-Az mount for telescopes, spotting scopes and binoculars.
It is designed for permanent outdoor installation in any environment
Shown in Black and Brushed stainless. Textured Black Powder Coat is standard
It is also available in Brushed Stainless steel or Purple finish on special order
Specifications
Mounting…………………………….¼-20 Thread (optional 3/8-16)
Height Overall……………………….8 1/8 inches, 210 mm.
Height to base of cradle…………..4 ¾ inches, 120 mm.
Width Overall………………………..7 inches, 178 mm.
Width inside of cradle……………..4 inches, 104 mm.
Rotation Azimuth…………………..Unlimited
Rotation Altitude……………………From below horizon to Azimuth, limited by shape of scope
Weight………………………………..5 pounds 9 oz., 2.55 Kg.
Operating temperature range…….-40 to 212 F or 100 C
Chemical resistance……………….Excellent (limit is the Nylon non-structural parts)
Materials……………………………..Stainless steel, Teflon, Nylon, TPE, Acrylic powder coat finish
Can be used with Binoculars with an optional mounting arm
Options:
1. Dyna Rail, a way to mount the Dyna Cradle to a Railing.
2. Counter weight and arm for tripod use.
3. Carrying Handle, Handy to pick up the whole thing and go.
4. Pointing Handle, a way to move it around with more leverage.
5. Quick Mount Riser, allows for faster removal
6. Piece Pod Eyepiece Holder keeps your eyepieces close.
7. HTR option for Piece Pod. Keeps dew off of your eyepieces.
8. Dyna Tray or Tripod adapter. Handy tray or shelf.
9. My coffee cup. Not an option, but this picture got so crowded I thought I would throw it in, and it is handy on cold nights.
10. 3/8-16 mounting, instead of 1/4-20
11. Can be ordered in Brushed Stainless, purple, or almost any color on specail order.