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Started by fblue, 08/05/2006 05:08PM
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Ok, I got the new spider in from 1800 Destiny and it is installed. Here is a picture of the 10" and 14.5" scopes with the spiders.

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Posted 08/05/2006 05:12PM | Edited 08/05/2006 05:13PM #1
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Looks great Floyd! 8)
Please, if possible, report how well these perform in the field (compared to standard vanes)... wink
(would the difference be noticeable?)

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Posted 08/05/2006 05:13PM #2
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SWEET!!!!!!!!!
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I've got the 3 vane for my 10" project...

Love to hear a review on both scopes with the spiders! (as if you haven't been working hard enough already!!!!)

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[COLOR="Purple"]They look great Floyd!

I'm using one of Destiny's 3 vane spiders in my 18.75" which is currently (interminably?) under construction. This is one of the Observatory class spiders with thicker vane material to allow use of only 3 arcs. I'm hoping it will allow for hi-res views!!
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Floyd, I contemplating getting James to build me a 10" f/6 and have asked him if he could install a curved spider instead, but haven't heard back yet. Were their any problems with installing the 4-vane curved spider in your Astrosky? I guess you had to go with 4 instead of 3-vane based upon the existing supports on the Astrosky UTA?

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Love my curved spider. I wouldn't go back to the 4 vane, even if it performed better. Makes me feel like I have an APO. Day to day viewing revealed no degredation in contrast or details, but did produce a lovely spikeless view. I think a side by side with exact/similar scopes would be required to quantify the differences.

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