12" Refractor in Making

Wanna make a scope? Or better still, grind a mirror yourself. Or, you have some good tips in making a really useful accessory? This is the place to show what your hands can do...
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Hi Kochu
I shall be calling you for clarification.
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hmm..the WO flt has a 4" focuser, but that is heavy and expensive. another option would be the astro-physics 4" focuser, but seems that AP did not list it on their website. maybe u can try mailing them and ask abt price.

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Thanks Mooey

WO 2"/SCT version are priced very attractively, however I cant seems to locate the price of WO 4" focuser. I will also send an email to AP to check the availablity but i am not optimistic about AP prices.

I might also consider the option of loacl fabrication.

FYI, here are the commercial options of large aperture refractor.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/drapell/sMain.htm

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Thanks Mooey

WO 2"/SCT version are priced very attractively, however I cant seems to locate the price of WO 4" focuser. I will also send an email to AP to check the availablity but i am not optimistic about AP prices.

I might also consider the option of local fabrication.

BTW, for those who are interested, here is the commercial option of large aperture refractors.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/drapell/sMain.htm

Matthew
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