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Originally Posted by Stefan Buda
Don't let looks fool you, this OTA contains hardly any metal, but if you refer to the mount, then yes, this rebuild looks like a step backward - going from AltAz to EQ. Also, this conversion has turned it into a bit of a Frankenscope even though it was never designed to be good looking. However, this is a special purpose scope and I think the EQ mount is a better option.
Regarding the bird netting, I did not notice the illusion until you pointed it out.  |
This epic bit of work inspired my friend and I to construct a massive over engineered Hale 200"-esque Serrurier truss fork mounted 18" F5 Astrograph back in the 80's, even had the massive pillow block bearings....that we never finished, got about 3/4 done, before discovering wine, women and song... sad
....it really did resemble the Hale 200" except on a fork mount...so more like the 120" Lick perhaps?
Mike