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Baffle thickness

Started by gibson57guy, 10/15/2003 03:26PM
Posted 10/15/2003 03:26PM Opening Post
1.I used the newt program to determine the baffle location and depth of baffle in my dob... However it didn't mention the width. Should these be as thin as possible or does it matter?

2.In another post they mentioned rather than a full ring leave a 3" gap to help airflow.. Are these gaps staggared or do they run in a straight line..

3.Could you say maybe put in two 3 inch gaps in a single ring to help even more.

The newt program gives you a diameter to use if you are worried about airflow but thought I would investigate the gap method.

The dob has a 12 inch mirror and 14" diameter. I will be flocking the inside as well.

Thanks

Mark V