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minimum comfortable size to house my 5" f/12

Started by glennd, 12/11/2004 09:55PM
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glenn littledale
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time to build a roll off observatory for my 5" f/12 refractor. my site is a bit difficult, but its the best i've got. i can comfortably go 10'x10' but not a lot larger. i often work in a 2 meter dome with an 8" sct. feels cramped in there. this plan should give a bit more breathing room. any opinions?
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glenn
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I didn't have a lote of space so I built a Flip top.

My scope is a old C8.
Footprint is 6' X 9'

No rails sticking out.

Alan

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Glenn,

I to am restricted for space. Even though I use an SCT, here's mine. 8x14 footprint......no extended rails....roll-off design with warm room. Works for me (I have a poor view to the west.

Tom Tolla
Guilford, CT

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