Jay, aren't the optics recycled from your Orion Dob? I assume this will be a mechanical shahedown, if so. Congrats! On Oct 13, 2012 5:06 PM, "Jay Eads" <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
Over on my blog I have recorded how Dennis Steele built me a new structure based on the Albert Highe strut dobsonian design. It is a beautiful scope in my opinion and I cannot wait to get it out. I should have it on Thursday so I'll assembly it and test it in the backyard on Thursday. Friday I will either head to the Pit or out near Vernon for first light. Moon sets shortly after 10:40pm so I'll have some great objects to try out the structure and the mirror on. I had strings put on it (aircraft cable) to make it a virtual trust and so it doesn't have a truss strut flex causing collimation shift. There is none so that is wonderful. IF you want here is a link to my blog and you can scroll down to see the scope or to see how it was put together. I am rather excited.
http://jaysastronomyobservingblog.blogspot.com/
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