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2" focuser question

Started by Deosil, 07/01/2002 01:58PM
Posted 07/01/2002 01:58PM Opening Post
I have just started to grind my first scope mirror, and being a forward thinker, I have big plans for the future... Since this is my first mirror, I started small and cheap (I know I'm going to goof). I bought a little 4 1/4 inch kit, and so far am having an easy time. With the experience I gain from making my first scope, I'm hoping to make a nice 10-12" Dob from BVC glass later on...

Now, to the point. I see alot of focusers that are 2" on larger scopes. Since I am making my own, I want all my eye pieces to be interchangeable between scopes. Is it worth my time to put a 2" focuser on my first 4 1/4 scope? If I get a 2" eye piece for my 12 incher later on, will it do me any good on my 4 1/4"?

TIA