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8" f/8 Newtonian on a CG5 Pier...

Started by Sean Cunneen, 06/11/2008 09:32PM
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I've just finished it, the mirror is a discovery mirror, the spider is a curved 3-vane. The mirror cell is adjustable in depth for future additions. The project has taken me 3 months start to finish!

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Posted 06/12/2008 12:42AM #1
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Looks great! Who made the tube?
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Posted 06/19/2008 10:21PM #2
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That looks great Sean! enjoy it! 8)
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Posted 06/21/2008 06:02PM #3
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What kind of dovetail/rings combination did you use? I am attempting to mount my favorite scope (8" f/7) on a cg-5 so i can take it to starparties. I also have a sonotube tube, but my is coated with carbon fiber
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