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Originally Posted by tims
Hi Steve
I read with interest your intention to build a 18" Dobsonian - I would love to do the same. Are you using any published plans or designing it yourself? And I didn't realise there was a top class mirror maker in Oz - what sort of money does the 18" cost if you don't mind me asking?
cheers
Tim
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Hi Tim, Just under $4000 for my 18" F4.5. By all recommendations, one of the highest quality mirrors you'll get.
I am using the book Dobsonian Telescope: A Practical Manual by Kriege & Berry. My design is a from this book and a proven design. The book is still in print and available in Australia. Try
BinTel.
It looks like a typical "Obsession" style scope. See
SDM Telescopes.
God luck... I'm still learning, but building one, can be achieved. I'm only new to building a Dobsonian, but any questions, don't hesitate to ask, me or others here on IIS.
hoo roo,
Steve