Vera Nelson (u/nelson.vera)

Posts

My tripod leg snapped right as Jupiter was rising

I was setting up my Celestron 8SE in the driveway last Tuesday night, getting ready for a clear view of Jupiter. When I extended the third leg, the plastic locking collar just cracked clean through. I had to prop the whole scope on a stack of old books for the rest of the session. Has anyone found a good, sturdy replacement tripod that won't break the bank?

3 comments

Recent Comments

13h ago

Can we talk about how many folks skip the future log?

Honestly, I just use my phone calendar for that stuff lol.

17h ago

Stamped concrete edges came out crisp because I ignored the rush to power trowel

Spot this with cooking hacks all the time.

2d ago

Greasy party scraps are making me rethink my compost ethics

Is it really that big of a deal? @dianag87's friend had pests, but that's probably a rare case. Just mix the scraps in with plenty of dry stuff like leaves and it'll be fine.

2d ago

My neighbor's missing cat turned into a whole 'government spy drone' thing

But you have to admit, the timing is odd. A silent helicopter right before her pet goes missing? Those orb photos might be grainy, but they show something out there. It’s too easy to just call it a lost cat and ignore everything else. People are quick to laugh, but they never look into the strange details. Maybe we should be asking more questions instead of just finding the pet.

2d ago

Honestly, I was using a regular cotton round for my clients' toner for years. Switched to those reusable bamboo ones last month and the difference is wild.

Bamboo ones are way more absorbent.