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Reach For The Stars is the name given to a new version of the popular telescopic ladder which as the name suggests, also now functions as a stargazer's telescope.
Here's how it works:
Within one of the telescopic legs of Reach For The Stars are a set of lenses that facilitate it being used as an
optical device. Focussing is achieved by twisting a ring located on the lower segment of one of the tubular legs.
Protective covers at the top and bottom ensure the lenses are immune from damage when the apparatus is being used as a ladder.
The final feature is an unobtrusive locator which enables a stabilising tripod to be attached when it's in its distance viewing mode.
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[+] for whimsy because telescopic ladders do look like extreme binoculars, [-] for practical details. |
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A typical extendable ladder is over 2m high. I estimate the internal diameter at the bottom to be 5cm. Your objective lens would be f/40 which would be very hard to make accurately enough to give a sharp image. Very hard to hold horizontal. Extra cringe when you rest the ladder on the objective, even if it is protected. |
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Have a box of shiny stars. Put it on the top shelf, so you can only reach the stars using a grabber. Label the grabber "Reach for the stars". Same whimsy, no downside. You're welcome. |
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// [-] for practical details.// I don't "do" practical, which is why this is posted on the halfbakery and not on the "practical householder". |
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Finally! A telescope that lets you examine one square centimeter of the surface of Proxima Centauri B. |
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