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Old 22-11-2012, 01:16 PM
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Sad end to this 8" dob
Saw this on the side of the road just a few streets away from my house.

I was going to take it home but then saw it had no mirror cell or mirror.

The base might still be useful to someone but you'll have to come and get it from Wyoming before the scrap metal man grabs it
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Old 22-11-2012, 01:22 PM
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Bugger, I could have scavanged the focuser and spider for a project I've got!

Oh, well.
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