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Old 23-05-2019, 07:41 PM
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Just found this on Facebook - the trusses are prototypes while the correct length is determined.
cheers Phil
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Old 23-05-2019, 08:59 PM
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I guess it would be ok for a starter scope
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Old 23-05-2019, 09:08 PM
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Actually I was thinking it would make a good finder scope...

Imagine trying to take it anywhere (or keeping it in the house!).
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Old 24-05-2019, 10:06 AM
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Actually I was thinking it would make a good finder scope...
Better idea, have 2 and use as a binoscope.
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Old 27-05-2019, 06:33 PM
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WOAW !, the secondary has to be 200mm across ! , gonna need a big ladder .

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Old 27-05-2019, 08:21 PM
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I suddenly feel very inadequate!


So if that gentleman is, say, 180cm tall, the primary would be somewhere around 1m? Where would you get such a mirror?
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Old 27-05-2019, 08:42 PM
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At least 1m, more likely 1.2m.

You'll need to don welding glasses before pointing that at the moon, Sirius or Jupiter
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Old 27-05-2019, 08:55 PM
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it's like something out of Game of Thrones!
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Old 28-05-2019, 10:50 AM
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The original post described the size - 45" (1.14 metres)
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