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70 Inch Telescope Built in US
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11 years 1 week ago #99197
by Seanie_Morris
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Replied by Seanie_Morris on topic Re: 70 Inch Telescope Built in US
Wow, go him!
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11 years 1 week ago - 11 years 1 week ago #99198
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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
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Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re: 70 Inch Telescope Built in US
OMG!, :bigshock: , thats 79 times the light gathering power of a 20" scope
I want it !
or atleast to have a look through it.
As for the biggest amateur scope in the world, would Lord Ross's leviathan not be that? It's not like he was getting payed for it.
I want it !
or atleast to have a look through it.
As for the biggest amateur scope in the world, would Lord Ross's leviathan not be that? It's not like he was getting payed for it.
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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11 years 1 week ago - 11 years 1 week ago #99200
by dave_lillis
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: 70 Inch Telescope Built in US
ok, to be exact about it, lets call it the largest portable amateur telescope in the world, can you imagine the views of galaxies through that thing !!!martinus wrote: The Leviathan was 72 inches (180cm) and, not that it's a competition but Parsons cast and ground his own mirrors.
Still, this doesn't undermine the impressiveness of Mr. Clements's telescope.
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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11 years 1 week ago #99201
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Replied by martinus on topic Re: 70 Inch Telescope Built in US
I'm glad he's planning to allow the public to access it. In a way it's been almost entirely paid for by taxpayers. 
I read around a bit but can't find much in the way of 'logistics' details, i.e., how long it takes to set up and transportation issues (400+ kg mirror!). The frame looks relatively light-weight considering it's around 10 meters in length but installing the mirror must be one hell of a team effort.
I read around a bit but can't find much in the way of 'logistics' details, i.e., how long it takes to set up and transportation issues (400+ kg mirror!). The frame looks relatively light-weight considering it's around 10 meters in length but installing the mirror must be one hell of a team effort.
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