Well it is almost time again and we are just about ready for this years program! Last year we built 5" & 10" scopes, and although it was a great success, we decided to do 8" scopes instead of the 10" scopes this year...
Last years thread can be found here:
http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp?forum_post_id=765589
Thought it might be fun to post some of the prep work photos, and will post additional photos as things progress!
First photo: Rick (left) and Craig painting the inside of the 10" sonotube for an 8" scope. The back section is reenforced with a second piece of sonotube glued in doubling the thickness of the tube to better support the mirror cell.
Last years thread can be found here:
http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp?forum_post_id=765589
Thought it might be fun to post some of the prep work photos, and will post additional photos as things progress!
First photo: Rick (left) and Craig painting the inside of the 10" sonotube for an 8" scope. The back section is reenforced with a second piece of sonotube glued in doubling the thickness of the tube to better support the mirror cell.
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