A 16" truss telescope is coming together for Joe G in Palos Verdes CA. Here, you can see the mirror box with altitude bearings attached. I make sure the rocker box fits correctly as it comes together. At ths stage of the build, the telescope is close to completion.
This blog contains photos, descriptions and comments about our telescopes. Please take a minute to make comments. Make suggestions and feel free to email me at densteele@dobstuff.com any time -- Dennis K6KRV (densteele@dobstuff.com)
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Completed 17.5" F4.5 for Dave I in the SF Bay Area. Note the Digital Setting Circle stalk. Dave asked that fit on both sides of the rocker box. |
18-point flotation mirror cell is visible from the rear. |
Upper ring, focuser, spider and secondary. Just above the focuser you can see the clamp mounted for a finder. |
Rocker box, altitude bearings and DSC stalk. Here the dew shield is installed. It simply slips into place. |
Rocker box with mirror cover and dew shield removed. |
Monday, January 7, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
DobSTUFF, winner Astronomy Magzine 2012 Star Products Award |
This is a beautiful custom-made telescope you'll love to use. Easy to set-up, use, transport and store.
Curved vane spider, 1/10th wave mirror and mirror cover. |
Holds collimation perfectly. Black anodized struts. |
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