6 inch f/8 Skywatcher objective lens, truss refractor build

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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6 inch f/8 Skywatcher objective lens, truss refractor build

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Hi all,

Click on the link to see this ongoing project of mine. I bought the lens from rlow.

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/ ... part=&vc=1
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Scope done. All I need to do next is attach the Vixen dovetail.
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Awesome job! We still need to touch base since we stay near by! Gotta come view the awesome-ness!! Will get in touch
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Thank u Stuart. It weighs 8 kg. I believe it is the same as the original Skywatcher scope the objective came from.

My next project is my 10 inch Swayze mirror truss dob. Maybe we can share notes. Richard is building a 15 inch one I think.
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timatworksg wrote:Awesome job! We still need to touch base since we stay near by! Gotta come view the awesome-ness!! Will get in touch
Thanks neighbour. Will surely arrange for you to come by to have a peek!
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Looks great Sarjeet. Why not you bring it out and show it to the rest of us as well.
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Will bring it to the next sidewalk event. Hehe. Really glad I got the Howie from u. It was timely.
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Finally managed to learn how to post photos. So here are some pics of my scope.
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