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Old 12-09-2005, 09:41 AM
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Your Dob too long???

Spotted this on another forum, looks like a good mod especially if you've only got a small car. http://www.astromart.com/forums/view...&news_id=&page=
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Old 12-09-2005, 10:13 AM
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Its also worth reading the saga of eric in these threads where I found the mod.... took the plunge ..... new scope i did something really stupid ...... look what i did to my scope
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That's a good one. I've been thinking about something like this so I could cram a 12" in the hatchback. And you wouldn't need a focuser anymore. Just slide the top tube up and down!
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mmmmm
I might try it on my SCT.
Just put glad wrap on the ends to keep dust out.




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