Serious Aperture

[PhilTas]

Just found this on Facebook - the trusses are prototypes while the correct length is determined.
cheers Phil

[AstroJunk]

I guess it would be ok for a starter scope :rofl:

[SkyWatch]

Actually I was thinking it would make a good finder scope... ;)

Imagine trying to take it anywhere (or keeping it in the house!).

[JeniSkunk]

Better idea, have 2 and use as a binoscope.
;)

[brian nordstrom]

WOAW !, the secondary has to be 200mm across ! , gonna need a big ladder :eyepop: .

Brian.

[morls]

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?

[Wavytone]

At least 1m, more likely 1.2m.

You'll need to don welding glasses before pointing that at the moon, Sirius or Jupiter

[morls]

it's like something out of Game of Thrones!

[PhilTas]

The original post described the size - 45" (1.14 metres)