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My SkyPod XL3 ships!
June 24th, 2007 under Astronomy. [ Comments: none ]

Received the news I’ve been waiting for from Wayne of SkyShed. My POD has shipped! Apparently Wayne has had assorted problems with parts suppliers, probably not unusual for a new product. With any luck the POD will arrive before the Table Mountain Star party.

I just finished upgrading the solar panels on my Lazy Daze RV which gives me a spare 85 watt solar panel for the POD and its equipment. The panel will feed a 90 aH deep-cycle battery that in turn will run the telescope mount, cameras, and laptop. All I have to do is wire it all up :-)

BTW, if you’re ever looking for solar power equipment, check out Amsolar. Great kits and great support. Their address is: http://www.amsolar.com .