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Posts Made By: Tim Abbott

February 24, 2009 04:33 PM Forum: Telescope Making

Refractor baffle placement

Posted By Tim Abbott
Hi Dave
The scope in question is a 4" f/7.
I'm looking at a triplet lens in cell as an alternative to buying a SW100ED. This would be my first refractor project and I'm excited about the build/final outcome. Here's a baffle pic that explains everything pretty much. I haven't done the math, but rather drew it up full scale. Easier IMO
Tim

April 6, 2009 01:50 PM Forum: Telescope Making

Folded Refractor

Posted By Tim Abbott
another shot

April 16, 2009 12:24 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Folded Refractor

Posted By Tim Abbott
Just a quick update for those interested...
Got it all painted - hammertone and white. Made rings and a dovetail. Car door edge trim on the ends of the tube. Added a budget finder. Looks more like a real scope now rather than a construction project. 8)
Tim

May 30, 2009 09:59 AM Forum: Reflectors

High quality 'planetary' reflectors?

Posted By Tim Abbott
Darian Rachal said:

Is there any company making quality 'planetary' newtonians?

Waiting to see what happens here... http://dodgenoptical.com/telescopes.php
Tim

September 28, 2009 01:48 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Building a 8" F/8 CHief

Posted By Tim Abbott
top end

October 7, 2009 01:23 AM Forum: Telescope Making

First TM Project

Posted By Tim Abbott
Mine is not from that long ago - I've only been building scopes for less than two years - but here's my first:
8" F/5.75 ballscope - Tim

October 13, 2009 04:06 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Building a 8" F/8 CHief

Posted By Tim Abbott
Got the base done and the CHief is ready to test. I'll play with the adjustment and try it out first before I tear it back down for final finishing, varnishing, etc.
Tim

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