After a detour, and work, I was able to get a bit more done. Painted OTA, installed the mirror, spider and focuser. Looks so cool just like this- a real scope!
Little more tweeking of the focuser needed to better align. Gee laser collimators are unforgiving!
I'm assembling the OTA first on these short struts to reduce any excessive pressure from the screwing of components. Once completely satisfied I'll do the final pole length determination.
Also cut out the mirror box cover. None too soon either! First thing I did before installing anything. Already paid for itself!
Man, I thought the mirror was dirty! Gawww, I've seen a couple of CLEAN mirrors lately, and this one is in real need of a clean. Won't do it until finished. Kept it covered all this time though! Don't need more dirt to then remove,
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