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From this 265 lb Beast |
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To this 119 lb. truss tube dob |
I purchased an 18" wooden tube dob, shown above on the left, on eBay with the plan of coverting it to a truss tube tube. My goal was to complete it in 10 weeks so I could take it to the Shingletown Star Party in Northern California. I completed the construction a couple of days before the star party and was able to take it with me for 5 nights of glorious dark sky. What a great way to break in a new scope.
Specs
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Primary Mirror |
18" f4.5 by Enterprise Optics. 1-5/8" thick |
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Primary Mirror Cell |
Custom sling from original tube dob |
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Secondary Mirror |
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Secondary Holder |
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Spider |
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Focuser |
Additional Information
Diary of the construction process