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Old 27-07-2013, 09:18 AM
cfranks (Charles)
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3/4" Plate glass will be OK for your first telescope. I suggest you go for an 8" scope rather than a 6", the cost is just about the same, the work is just about the same but you get twice as much light at the eyepiece. You will need 2 pieces of glass, one for the mirror and one for the tool.

Charles
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