Here is a photo of the scope I have been working on for about two years now. The mirror and focuser are from Orion and everything else is from the local hardware store. This is about the third iteration of the scope. Each time it gets a little smaller, lighter and easier to use. I'm glad I am not charging my time on this scope - I would hate to think how much time I have invested. The best part is that now I have built a 10" scope that has only had one itteration.
Charlie
Charlie
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Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
