I'd be very interested. Also, if you offer kits of both types - I'd be interested in one of each. I would like the speakers to address if there is any freeware/shareware that might be helpful in eyepiece design - also perhaps what books might be good references - and books to not waste money on. Thanks, Dale.
-----Original Message----- From: Chuck Hards [mailto:chuckhards@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 1:30 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Eyepiece seminar
I'll start seeing what optics are available, and gathering materials. To keep costs down, we'll probably build a Plossl or true symmetrical. If I can find some inexpensive triplets, the ortho can be explored. I may be able to offer kits of both designs, wait and see.
These "kits" will cost me about $15 each; is everyone who wants to participate able to pony-up fifteen bucks? I will make no profit on this endeavor, but must cover costs.
Although we probably will NOT use wood for a housing, optically we will be building something similar to the "Homemade eyepieces" I described in S&T a couple of years ago (Feb. 00).
Let me know if there are any particular questions you would like the speaker(s) to address.
Thanks!
C.
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