Can we build 36 inch mirror telescope?

michael · Post by **michael** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:05 pm

hi,

i am wndring can we build a 36 inch telescope in singapore? is there any one have such large mirror telescope?

if we can buy a 36 inch mirror and make a trs tube with auto tracking mount, wow can u imgn how it will be?

I need some comments on this isshue. i dn't have so much money to buy a 36 inch telescope mirror.

thank you for comments.

kochu · Post by **kochu** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:57 pm

Here are some tips

http://www.nps.gov/history/history/onli ... stro4c.htm

http://www.astronomynotes.com/telescop/s2.htm

Happy dreams

Kochu/31-8-07

Post by **weixing** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:02 pm

Hi,

i am wndring can we build a 36 inch telescope in singapore?

It's possible, but I think you need $$$$$$$, time, space and may be you'll need a permit to own such a large telescope in Singapore.

is there any one have such large mirror telescope?

Yes. I think Obsession make 4 of them: http://www.scopereviews.com/page1q.html#1

Anyway, I think the world largest amateur telescope is Erhard Hännsgens 42" (1.07m) f/4.5 dobsonian in Germany. See below link for more information and pictures:
http://www.stathis-firstlight.de/atm/er ... er_dob.htm
http://www.stathis-firstlight.de/atm/er ... tv2003.htm
http://www.stathis-firstlight.de/atm/er ... 3setup.htm

His website is at: http://www.cruxis.com/scope/scope1070.htm

Have a nice day.

michael · Post by **michael** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:52 pm

weixing wrote:Hi,
i am wndring can we build a 36 inch telescope in singapore?
It's possible, but I think you need $$$$$$$, time, space and may be you'll need a permit to own such a large telescope in Singapore.

is there any one have such large mirror telescope?
Yes. I think Obsession make 4 of them: http://www.scopereviews.com/page1q.html#1

Anyway, I think the world largest amateur telescope is Erhard Hännsgens 42" (1.07m) f/4.5 dobsonian in Germany. See below link for more information and pictures:
http://www.stathis-firstlight.de/atm/er ... er_dob.htm
http://www.stathis-firstlight.de/atm/er ... tv2003.htm
http://www.stathis-firstlight.de/atm/er ... 3setup.htm

His website is at: http://www.cruxis.com/scope/scope1070.htm

Have a nice day.

i like it. what a wonderful telescope. i know it, it will be somthing like this but now can see more clearer from the image. i can tell u, here it is possible. we can build folding type so still can put in the house.

who knows may be someone will have it in singapore....right?

thank you for your comments. i need more comments.

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:34 pm

It's possible, but I think you need $$$$$$$, time, space and may be you'll need a permit to own such a large telescope in Singapore.

There are also other practicalities to consider: built an observatory to house it or buy a (bigger) vehicle! A folding design also has its own strengths and limitations. But it is good if you are really building one, I will be happy to queue up to observe. I can lend you the book 'Unusual Telescopes' if you want to check out other ideas!

Canopus Lim · Post by **Canopus Lim** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:16 pm

You would need a permanent observatory or huge trailer... and not to mention $$$$$$$$$$ and time/effort to get it done.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:22 am

I had the immense pleasure of looking through a 36inch dob at the South Pacific Star Party in NSW, Australia, a few years back. Eta Carinae etc were wonderful. But the scope arrived in a furniture truck!

Go well!
Jeremy