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Originally Posted by AlexN
you could GEM mount the newt up on a pier, but you'd be looking at atleast $20k to do so... probably not feasible...
The domes are the best option for a big dob...
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I agree with Alex and MadTuna Steve,
doable, but maybe less than 20k?
Re the Bartelised option Peter, mine is still a work in progress after
25 odd years, and always to improve my viewing and minimise the
workload as I get older.
When I built my dome I wished I had built it 10 years earlier, it was such
a pleasure to use. My enjoyment of the hobby increased 10fold.
My GEM and dome (as you have seen via the Bartel thread), is a
cheap option.
The Garlitz Fome dome idea can, and has, been scaled up.
Barry( Bloodhound) put his on a high wall, mine's on about a 3ft wall, Joe's
similar to Barry's.
You are obviously practically oriented and half the enjoyment comes
from actually constructing the idea you have in your head.
For me at least.
I say go for it, don't settle for second best.
Someone's signature comes to mind....
Life is too short to look through cheap glass.
regards,
Steve B.