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Old 29-03-2010, 03:08 PM
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New 20" F3.6 Truss build

As inspiration for ATMers out there I'm posting this new picture Of Wayne Bizzacca's new 20" F3.6 build. The scope was originally a 20" F5. He's dropped in a new F3.6 Australian made mirror, and shortened the poles and increased the diagonal size.

He reports that he can now view objects up to 75 degree elevation with feet on the ground and also fully assemble the 'scope without a ladder. The scope also has a Servo cat and Argo Navis fitted.

He's enjoying pin-sharp images with a Televue Paracor and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of his 21mm Ethos to join the 13mm and 17mm in his collection.

This was his first telescope build, and his engineering background shows in the well implemented minimalist design using all the best design principles.
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