DIY roboscoped Great Polaris

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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I re-processed the image and got this...

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also by using an extended counterweight shaft made from some M16 rod i got in King George Avenue.
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The bands look more distinct now. Nice.
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I've added some more construction details here:

http://orlygoingthirty.blogspot.com/201 ... rs-on.html
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Hey bro! Your getting there! Just goes to show,...how some DIY, no matter how fancy or makeshift...WORKS!!! After all, if it works for you why not!! Good job thus far! More improvements and ideas will start to flow!
My wife never complained about how much time, effort & money I spent on my Astronomy hobby!................suddenly I met her!!!
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