Hi all,
Being limited to only the internet for reviewing numerous wonderfull telescope designs, and not being able to see and test one, I am stuck in deciding which is the best materials for each of the telescope components, in case I would like to pursue ATMing myself
List below is some of the critical components which I need some ideas on materials:
1. Secondary cage/ring
2. Mirror Box
3. Rocker box.
4. Side bearings
The trusses will definitely be aluminium tubes, obviously.
Most of the materials I see is wood, and some aluminium-based telescope. Asides the esthetic look (which wood wins hands down), is there any advantages/disadvantages if I were to do an all-aluminium telescope?
Thanks