Telescope Carry Handle

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I needed an easy way to carry my 8" RC telescope OTA around without scratching it, so I designed a removable handle that attaches to the Vixen style rail on top of the scope. This rail is where I typically lift the scope from, and it sits on radius blocks that leave about 1cm gap between the OTA body and the bottom of the rail. To make this handle, I created two identical pieces that slip under the rail on both sides and then snap together to form a sturdy handle. Printing these parts laying them flat for minimum support requirements makes the process quite straightforward.