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Dob from hell done!

Started by EL Jones, 05/24/2004 12:29AM
Posted 05/24/2004 12:29AM Opening Post
Hi all!
It's great to finish a telescope project successfully especially when you're out on a limb trying something new. Here is my all spherical 8 inch F/10. I got first light Friday night and it aligned much easier than I thought. The performance was superb, very dark, very crisp, a great planetary scope. Like a truss Dob it breaks down to fit in my car. I still have to add a finder yet and a few touches (secondary light shield) but it's officially done.
Ed Jones grin

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Posted 05/24/2004 12:44AM #1
That is very neat! I never looked through one of that type before.
Floyd

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Posted 05/24/2004 11:11AM #2
Ed, What size is the secondary on your scope? DR

Darian R.
Posted 05/24/2004 12:38PM #3
It seems that the mount angle(hidden) of the focuser is set for a double pass design.
Posted 05/24/2004 07:04PM #4
Hello Ed:

I am so jealous! I have been toying with the idea of an all spherical primary long focus. Perhaps you could share some of your experience/wisdom? Is there any special correction required for the secondary or will a simple flat diagonal do the job?