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Thanks guys,
It would seem from the measurements I have obtained here and elsewhere, that I could indeed fit the 12” GSO Dob in my car “JUST” (Oh yea…good point on the “Finder” ThanksJ)
Anyways…My research shows thus far…That I may be able to minimize the contaminants (when using the Truss design), by using a can of compressed air to remove unwanted dust from a distance of around 1 foot from the mirror.
I have also considered using VELCRO and ultra light weight Tent Poles to help assist a home made shroud.
Thanks also for the recommendations on the other dobs…I will check out the Light Bridge reviews later, however the inteli scope will be too much for current budget. I was thinking the Skwatcher might have ironed out a few kinks the light bridge had seeing as it seems to be a much newer release.
The Truss Dobs certainly make for a good travel scope…I’m still wondering…now that I know I can fit a GSO in my car…what the major difference are going to be between using a fully enclosed tube compared to a truss? Because if it’s only minimal and I have maintain my mirror more often, then I guess that is not so bad… Doh… Never in my life have I had so much difficulty when buying such things…I’d rather be choosing a mother board or graphics card J
Thanks again…let me know if I should be thinking of something else here…I’m thinking I might damage the GSO TUBE & mount, with all the dismantling I will be doing to fit in my car with all the trips I will be doing.
I guess the Truss will do…After all…this DOB is just so I can learn the night sky and get started now…I will be more pedantic about my imaging equipment…if & when I acquire it.
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