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Old 15-12-2010, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons View Post
You say you already have a 6" f5 reflector. Why buy another of the same thing?

You have the scope. All you need is the Dobsonian base.

Lots of folks have made Dob bases for their scopes. Gives you 2 options to use the same OTA: EQ or Dob.

I have seen some really nice Dob bases with an opening box where you place the OTA in and lock the box. Takes all of 5 seconds.

or side bearings mounted to some tube rings.

Create, enjoy
of course!

These cost less than $50 each to make, with change left over for a coldie or two to baptise with.
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