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Old 10-05-2016, 06:11 PM
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Smile Another 18"er "on the block".

Hasn't been a posting for awhile. So thought to show there are some of us "still alive".

Picture of my current 18" diameter by 1 1/2" (edge thickness) plate glass project. Currently just finished the #400 SiC. Will finish the fine grind with #800 for approx 90 mins.

Focal length 72" (f4). Should make for a compact ladderless scope when done.

Eyepiece would be just a little easier to reach than that of my 33"f4.1, with focuser height at 12' when pointed at zenith.

Stephen.
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