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Old 11-08-2006, 08:55 PM
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16" 85% Complete :P

Here are some latest pics of my progress.
Still have to attach the bearings, balance the scope and then finish it( which will take at least 2 weeks to cure fully)

I wish I had more spare time to finish the darn thing as Jupiter is at a great position near my house just teasing me to look at it.

My only issue is the truss connectors I used. I have my doubts as to whether or not they will hold the collimation as well as they should. They are the moonlite ball and socket connectors. If I had to make the scope again I would have probably gone for the more solid/rigid connectors.
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