Make a Reflection Telescope

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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rlow
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That is why the new Singastro ironman will not handle a 8 inch f/8!
To be fair to the ironman, there isn't much of a 8" f/8 ota commercially available unless you DIY. 8" Newtonians are usually f/6, f/5 or f/4. :)
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Post by weixing »

Hi,
To be fair to the ironman, there isn't much of a 8" f/8 ota commercially available unless you DIY. 8" Newtonians are usually f/6, f/5 or f/4.
Found out the maximum luggage size allow for MRT is 80cm x 58cm x 30cm... there goes one of the cheap transportation for my 8" F5... :( :( :(

May be can start to plan and save for my ATM portable scope... :P :P :P

Have a nice day.
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Canopus Lim wrote:That is why the new Singastro ironman will not handle a 8 inch f/8! :P :P
Who is ironman?

Weixing and everyone of you, thanks a lot for the lesson! I really learn a lot!
Clear skies,
Robin.

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