Jay, That looks like a great scope and a very creative design. I'll bet you are aching to get your hands (and eyes) on it! It is funny that you mentioned Albert Highe... I just bought a 12.5" f/5 Zambuto from him, along with a 4" Antares 1/20th wave elliptical secondary for my new astrograph. I also picked up a used Paramount ME that is at Bisque for a checkup. I am getting pretty excited. I am waiting too... and waiting... still waiting... is it here yet... waiting... :) Enjoy your new scope. Tyler -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay Eads Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 5:06 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] New 14 inch scope with my new Zambuto Mirror 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/ Jay _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".