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...
Yeah.. without 'Steves', what are we going to look at during cloudy nights?
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
It's been decided, I'll build a 14.5" with my own bare hands
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...