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Old 12-12-2007, 06:10 PM
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The new 20" baby has arrived
Hi all

Just thought that I would share with you a pic of my new 20" f4.5 mirror.

A huge thanks goes to the optical brilliance of Mark Suchting. Final design of the scope has yet to be confirmed. But will keep you posted.


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Old 12-12-2007, 06:22 PM
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"My God, it's full of bricks."
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Old 12-12-2007, 06:25 PM
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Old 12-12-2007, 06:47 PM
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Im hoping that it will be "full of stars, and Planets and PNs and DSO's , and and......" completed before Border Stargaze 2008.

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Old 12-12-2007, 06:48 PM
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Looks and is very nice. What was the gestation time? I am sure a baby of that size takes a while. Any specs?

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Old 12-12-2007, 06:56 PM
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neat ! what did she weigh ,she looks like her dad ,well done
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Old 12-12-2007, 08:29 PM
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Congratulations Petra, wow, that is going to pull in some stars,

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Old 12-12-2007, 08:54 PM
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Congratulations!

Can't wait to hear about your first light!
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Old 12-12-2007, 09:22 PM
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Congratulations Petra - I detect a kindred spirit in you....

Mark certainly turns out beautiful work - and here are my two:
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Old 12-12-2007, 09:44 PM
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Hi Chris

OMG . Congrats to you too (twice), we may have first light together.


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Old 12-12-2007, 09:45 PM
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Ooooooo 20 inches nice, it will be great to see the finished produce.

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Old 12-12-2007, 10:00 PM
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OK - Next Stargaze?

What are doing for the rest of the structure - have you thought it out yet? Mine's binocular - I was bitten by the bug thanks to Mark - THANKS A LOT MARK!




Are you building from scratch or putting it in an established machine?

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Mmmmmmmmmmm.

Shiny.
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Hi Chris

It will be built from scratch, I will be the apprentice in this build. The design - is still to be confirmed, however we have a few options that we are looking at before we progress. Getting very excited!

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Wow, Petra. Niiiiice Coffee Table

I notice is has a slight curve. Is that so any spilled coffee rolls to the centre and not off the edge onto your shoes?
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No silly - its so my M&Ms all roll to the centre


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I notice is has a slight curve. Is that so any spilled coffee rolls to the centre and not off the edge onto your shoes?
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No silly - its so my MnMs all roll to the centre
ahhhh! That's a clever invention!!! Curved shiny Coffee Tables for loss prevention of M&M's !

Hmmmmm . . . might be a market for those
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Old 12-12-2007, 11:05 PM
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Very very very nice Petra and congrats.

Can't wait to see the finished product

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