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16 years 11 months ago #55655
by Frank Ryan
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Replied by Frank Ryan on topic Re: Constructing a dob
So Mike.
Million dollar question.
Was it worth it? !
Million dollar question.
Was it worth it? !
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16 years 11 months ago #55678
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You betcha!
The views of the Veil Nebula with an OIII filter are fabulous. Comet Holmes was fantastic too. Very easy to assemble and break down. Well worth the effort and no need for a ladder, even at zenith.
If you have any plans on building something similar, I certainly don't mind sharing my design drawings if you're interested.
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So Mike.
Million dollar question.
Was it worth it? !
You betcha!
The views of the Veil Nebula with an OIII filter are fabulous. Comet Holmes was fantastic too. Very easy to assemble and break down. Well worth the effort and no need for a ladder, even at zenith.If you have any plans on building something similar, I certainly don't mind sharing my design drawings if you're interested.
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16 years 11 months ago #55697
by Frank Ryan
My Astrophotography
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Replied by Frank Ryan on topic Re: Constructing a dob
Well Mike it sounds like it was all well worth it for you.
I can't believe I never got a look at it in Birr,
I blame he damn fog!
As for building one....
I don't think so thank you.
I've enough to be doing with restoring the club Dob.
(Which reminds me, I have to rope Dave L into building the cell :twisted: )
Dob's are certainly the only way to go!
So... next question...
When are you starting on the 25'' !?
I can't believe I never got a look at it in Birr,
I blame he damn fog!
As for building one....
I don't think so thank you.
I've enough to be doing with restoring the club Dob.
(Which reminds me, I have to rope Dave L into building the cell :twisted: )
Dob's are certainly the only way to go!
So... next question...
When are you starting on the 25'' !?
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16 years 11 months ago #55698
by michaeloconnell
Ahh, that would be a little on the small side...
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So... next question...
When are you starting on the 25'' !?
Ahh, that would be a little on the small side...
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16 years 11 months ago #55710
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Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re: Constructing a dob
Michael is thinking BIGGER , eh Michael !
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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