Thursday, May 31, 2018

Jerry's 12.5" Strut -- Almost Completed ....

Almost completed is Jerry's 12.5" F4.5 string-strut telescope.
I'll install the Sky Commander, strings and dew shield today.
Note the DSC stage and Telrad.

Sunday, May 27, 2018

More on Jerry's 12.5" F4.5 . . .

Jerry's rocker box ant alt bearings fit just right!! Under the stars
this telescope is outstanding!!!

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Riverside Telescope Makers' Conference 2018 . . .

A unique 36" Newtonian with "folded light path".

And, a unique "binocular" telescope.

Just a neat-looking telescope.

Friday, May 25, 2018

An Easy Transport 12.5" for Jerry...

All tested and working just right, this Easy Transport
Strut for Jerry in Birmingham, Alabana The images,
under the stars, were just perfect. NICE!

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Gerry's 12.5" F4.5 String-Strut Telescope . . .

Under contruction is Jerry's 12.5" based on a very nice
 Meade Starfinder primary mirror.

 Note the Destiny curved-vane spider and Moonlite
2-speed 2" crayford focuser.


Jerry lives in Birmingham, Alabama.

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Parts for John's 17.5" Coulter . . .

A 6-point flotation mirror cell, 1.25" focuser, ground board and other
components for John's Coulter Odyssey. John lives in Fresno, California.

Friday, May 18, 2018

A Neat Little Project . . .

The "earth/moon" components now occupy the place of honor
in a "lamp" I built recently. Kinda neat -- I think!!