and you thought building a 16" dob was difficult :)
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17 years 1 week ago #54433
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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
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and you thought building a 16" dob was difficult :) was created by dave_lillis
Well, I came across this years ago but cant remember if I posted it up here before, anyway, this guy has built a himself mini LX200
have a look at the following links
www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/AwardOMT/Photo_1.htm
www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/AwardOMT/Photo_2.htm
www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/AwardOMT/Photo_3.htm
It gave me a good laugh seeing that dec runaway again :lol: :lol:
There is some craftsmanship in building something so small, he must have had alot of spare time on his hands.
I read somewhere that a telescope is the equivalent to a Barbie, buy one and you'll have to get ALL the accessories to go with it. :shock:
have a look at the following links
www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/AwardOMT/Photo_1.htm
www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/AwardOMT/Photo_2.htm
www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/AwardOMT/Photo_3.htm
It gave me a good laugh seeing that dec runaway again :lol: :lol:
There is some craftsmanship in building something so small, he must have had alot of spare time on his hands.
I read somewhere that a telescope is the equivalent to a Barbie, buy one and you'll have to get ALL the accessories to go with it. :shock:
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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17 years 1 week ago #54436
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Replied by michaeloconnell on topic Re: and you thought building a 16" dob was difficult :)
I hope he polished the optics to 1/10th wave PV!
Seriously though, I really like these:
www.scsastro.co.uk/it170001.htm
Seriously though, I really like these:
www.scsastro.co.uk/it170001.htm
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17 years 1 week ago #54453
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As for the scsastro miniatures, they are abit expensive but very good, I like the truss dob..
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: and you thought building a 16" dob was difficult :)
I'd say a mirror that small is not too hard to figure.I hope he polished the optics to 1/10th wave PV!
Seriously though, I really like these:
www.scsastro.co.uk/it170001.htm
As for the scsastro miniatures, they are abit expensive but very good, I like the truss dob..
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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