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Stringscope Progress
All stringscope components have now been painted/coated as required.
Outstanding tasks:
A very minor balance issue to resolve. I can either move the altitude bearings 5mm or I could use a light virtual spring counter weight. If I use a virtual counter weight, then I could also fit a 50mm finderscope!!!!!
Azumuth bearing a little too firm.....still thinking on this one. I might replace one of the teflon pads with a roler bearing. I thought I might have some issues with this and the ground board it only temporary pending final design.
Protrctive covers for both mirrors.
I decided not to have the mirror recoated at this stage pending some detailed star testing. (I was never able to do a proper star test in the original Celestron Starhopper due to secondary mount and focuser issues. Star test last night between cloud bands and in pretty ordinary seeing indicated the mirror is probably worth keeping.
Shroud and dew/light shield to be fabricated.
Equipment drawer foam liner to be cut out for EP's, filters etc.
Protective Carry Bag.
Probably another couple of weeks to go.
Cheers,
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