Why stop at 16"

[davidpretorius]

http://www.siderealtechnology.com/28inch/

next project!!!

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

I have seen this before while researching Mel Bartels drive system, it sure looks a beauty, the mirror alone would be nice to see.

[ving (David)]

bah! mines bigger...

good find dave!

[Eardrum73]

O man... too big for me... I am already finding my 12' dob a pain to lug around...

The problem with these "open tube" telescopes is that you get dew real quick....

[mickoking]

If I ever owned a 'scope that big I would have it mounted perminently at a dark site. Lugging something like that around is asking for trouble.

[asimov (John)]

Yeah, a permanent setup/observatory would be a must with something that big. Just setting up my 12.5" is a pain in the rear these days.

[ving (David)]

try using your hands to set it up then asi

If mine was that big i'd have a shed on rollers somewhat like at linden obs.

[asimov (John)]

"try using your hands to set it up then asi " Thanks for the advice dude! Never thought of doing that!

It's 'cos my OTA weighs 80 pounds plus that creates the pain in the......hands lol.

[vorblesnak]

I have looked through that scope at the Oregon Star Party and got to hear the talk about it. Quite the scope. I camped next to the little red one at an earlier star party. Typical, in the presence of fame and didn't even notice it.

David Davis
Toledo, Oregon 97391

[vorblesnak]

The three poles have a threaded adjustment in them so that they can be tightened against the strings. Those floppy things on the strings are just safety covers in case one of the strings breaks.

David Davis
Toledo, Oregon 97391