The Kunama Reflector

[issdaol (Phil)]

Originally Posted by Kunama

Trying to find somewhere to house the scope I came upon this unused dome, now to find a key to get in .......

Does that beast shoot out gold cannon balls ?! :-)

Looks like the perfect home !!

Loved the opportunity to see this piece of art up close .... attention to detail across all areas makes all the other dob manufacturers look a but 2nd tier by comparison :-)

[LewisM]

I was not going to pass final judgement til the zip ties came off the Telrad.

OK, the score is 100%.

To quote Mr. Ellis (), SUBLIME, EXOTICA LEVEL telescope

[Kunama]

Originally Posted by issdaol

Does that beast shoot out gold cannon balls ?! :-)

Looks like the perfect home !!

Loved the opportunity to see this piece of art up close .... attention to detail across all areas makes all the other dob manufacturers look a but 2nd tier by comparison :-)

Great to meet up yesterday Phil, I ended up taking it to Peter Bobroff's place last night where Peter and I set our scopes side by side, alas, the sky and clouds conspired to ensure no viewing was undertaken. We spent the evening chatting over a nice cup of coffee. Maybe next time!

Originally Posted by LewisM

I was not going to pass final judgement til the zip ties came off the Telrad.

OK, the score is 100%.

To quote Mr. Ellis (), SUBLIME, EXOTICA LEVEL telescope

Thanks Lewis, the Ultra Premium zip ties are a distant memory
Thanks for sending down the Vixen adapter, I might have to make a couple of copies while it's here !!!

[Kunama]

After thirteen months the "Guinevere 18" is going strong and giving beautiful views...... Its outreach events total tally now exceeds 1000 people who have climbed my ladder to see the views....

I have taken Phil's advice and replaced the only component that was temporary (though looked increasingly like a permanent fixture) the DSC/Eyepiece holder made from plastic has finally been retired to the rubbish bin and in its place is this Eucalyptus marginata (Jarrah by another name) tray that will hold the Nexus DSC and the Nagler 31T5/Nagler 22T4 pair.

[Atmos (Colin)]

You've replaced the plastic chopping board Looks a lot nicer, suits the rest of the telescope.

[Kunama]

Originally Posted by Atmos

You've replaced the plastic chopping board Looks a lot nicer, suits the rest of the telescope.

Yes the chopping board was an eyesore from the start. I'll fit the Nexus retaining lugs as soon as I can get to the lathe, I thought I would turn some brass pins for it. The OCD comes in bouts......