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Old 27-09-2007, 12:00 AM
Jarrod
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Originally Posted by GeoffW1 View Post
Hi,

Do GSO make the 16" Lightbridge mirror anyway? Given GSO's experience, what could go wrong?

Are you thinking that there may be issues with the mount, like stiction in the the usual teflon pads on the alt bearing (az movement is on a roller bearing according to GSO)?

Actually, on a related note, I fancy there is a bit too much flex in the uprights of my Bintel 12" Dob, I think I will brace them a bit. Maybe that is the sort of thing to wait on.

Cheers
id be worried that after a few months of regular use problems may start to arise that the manufacturer didnt anticipate, mainly regarding the mechanics of such a heavy OTA riding on the mount. but you are right, GSO are good at what they do, and the 16" may turn out to be a perfect scope from the very beggining.

jarrod
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