Shall I build a 14.5"???

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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Tachyon
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Yeah.. without 'Steves', what are we going to look at during cloudy nights?
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Cloudynights! :) And Singastro too!
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Tachyon wrote:Yeah.. without 'Steves', what are we going to look at during cloudy nights?
Look at markets and investment. Things that make money so that you get money when the cloud clears.
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Hi,
Look at markets and investment. Things that make money so that you get money when the cloud clears.
Hmm... you sound like the cloud will only clear after a few years... don't like that leh... ha ha ha :P :P :P

Have a nice day.
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weixing wrote:Hi,
Look at markets and investment. Things that make money so that you get money when the cloud clears.
Hmm... you sound like the cloud will only clear after a few years... don't like that leh... ha ha ha :P :P :P

Have a nice day.
No la...dun need a few years. Even a few weeks or a month is possible. :wink:
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Post by ariefm71 »

Aiyah! Arief, Just take over the 16" project!
If anyone knows Wira will release the mirror, let me know!!!
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Is the 16" mirror in yet?
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Andrew,

How is your BIG scope coming along? We are waiting spend time with it. :)
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Post by ariefm71 »

It's been decided, I'll build a 14.5" with my own bare hands :D :D
I have asked Ed Stevens to make me a nice f/4.5 mirror, it will probably take one year for me to build this scope. In the meantime, I'm a happy camper with my 10" Zambuto...

With this, this thread is considered CLOSED :D
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