More on Mike's 16" F4.5 . . .

The OTA rings for Mike's "string"-strut 16" F4.5 Telescope.

A 16" F4.5 for Mike in SaltLake City, Utah . . .

A 9-point flotation mirror cell for Mike's 16" F4.5 mirror
on the Mirror Board. The mirror cell is designed and
optimized with Plop.

Three "vent holes" allow for more rapid cooling. A dual
fan system will be included.

12" F4.8 for Harsh is Complete . . .

A 12" "string-strut" for Harsh in San Jose, California.

A traditional straight-vane 4-vane spider, dual-speed focuser and
note the "tandem" finder mount for his red-dot and 8x50 finder.

If you look closely, you'll see the "strings" on the bottom two struts.

And a traditional 9-point flotation mirror cell.

12" for Harsh Nearing Completion . . .

Harsh's 12" OTA with altitude bearings and
mirror cell in place.

The top ring with 4-vane spider. Note the red-dot finder
and sliding counterweight on the side struts.

12" OTA for Harsh.....

Near completion, the OTA for Harsh's 12" telescope
takes shape.

Harsh's 12" Continued . . .

The mirror board with 9-point flotation mirror cell installed.

With the mirror cover installed.

The upper ring includes a traditional straight-vane spider
and GSO (Zhemell) 2-speed 2" focuser with adapter.

12" for Harsh Continued . . .

A traditional 4-vane spider for Harsh's 12.5" F4.9. Nice.

As the Alt Bearings are cut, the sides of the rocker box come together.

A note from Wyatt about his 10" F4.5 telescope . . .

"Hi Dennis,

Just got back from a second weekend at the Texas Astronomical Society Dark Site in Oklahoma, so I have had my scope out now for about six long, dark nights with no moon to contend with. I’m getting everything dialed in – finder mounting, azimuth bolt tension, etc. The scope is just performing beautifully and is a real joy to use. I didn’t expect the portability to be such a big deal, but it makes transport and setup/breakdown very easy, which encourages me to get out to the dark site to observe. Very nice!

Thanks again! - Wyatt"

A 12" F4.7 for Harsh . . .

The OTA rings with mirror cell for a 12" for Harsh in San Jose, CA.

Jay's 13.1" F4.5 Complete . . .

13.1" F4.5 for Jay in Claremore, Oklahoma. Note the "strings"
Encoders, Moonlite 2-speed focuser and dew shield included.

The 13.1" mirror sits on a 6-point flotation mirror cell.

Detail of the top ring. Note the Telrad and focuser baffle.

Jay's 13.1" Almost Complete . . .

Just about complete is a 13.1" F4.5 for Jay in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Next to be completed are the "strings" and encoders..

I include a custom mirror cover with all my telescopes.

13.1" Primary and Dew Shield.