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How to shorten a Refractor tube?

Started by Bavariaboy, 03/16/2005 04:25AM
Posted 03/16/2005 04:25AM Opening Post
Yes, this sounds crazy. I have an Orion 80mm ED scope that I want to use for terestrial viewing. With the 2 inch Williams Optics prism diagonal that I purchased, I do not have enough "in" travel to bring all of my eyepieces to focus. So how would you go about this with a minimum of expense.

Thanks,
Doug
Posted 03/16/2005 04:54AM #1
I've been wondering the EXACT same thing for the same combination! A buddy told me to put tape around the outside of the tube and very carefully cut the tube with a fine hacksaw... I'm not so sure about it.