How close to the edge of the mirror would you want to put the edge of the mirror box? I guess touching would be way too close. On the other hand, if I made it big enough to nest the secondary cage, it would be way more room than it needed optically.
What is the tightest fit anyone has tried?
Charlie
What is the tightest fit anyone has tried?
Charlie
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
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