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Old 03-03-2011, 12:17 PM
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strongmanmike (Michael)
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Originally Posted by marc4darkskies View Post
Really excited for you Mike!!!

I must admit though, I was concerned when I saw the photo of the focal plane assembly attached only to the tube!! But when I saw that it's connected to 2 CNC machined rings that wrap around the tube on either side ... forget about it ... no way you're going to see flexure!

So with that fine mirror spec I think you'll be bouncing off the walls soon!!

Cheers, Marcus
I am actually thinking that I may find I won't need the two tube rings stabilising the focuser base at all .. look at the inner focuser bracing! we will see

Mike
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