<<<Hi Alan. Just as an approximate dimension. The mirror box is 12" from ground to ring. The focuser bracket is 4.5" with a 3/4" ring. So, in the travel mode...
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Dennis
densteele
Jul 23, 2012 6:21 pm
Hi Alan. Just as an approximate dimension. The mirror box is 12" from ground to ring. The focuser bracket is 4.5" with a 3/4" ring. So, in the travel mode --...
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siriusguy50
Jul 23, 2012 3:53 pm
I have corresponded with Dennis about converting my current 10-inch f5 solid tube dob, with Parks primary and secondary, to an ETT bifurcated strut...
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Dennis
densteele
Oct 10, 2011 3:33 am
I have a nice Celestron C6 OTA mounted on a NexStar 114 computerized mount with Baader CG5 adapter for sale. C6 $300 NexStar mount with Baader $300 Both for...
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Dennis
densteele
Oct 10, 2011 3:32 am
Great mirror. Good luck with your telescope. Lemme know if I can be of any help. Dennis...
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Dennis
densteele
Jan 25, 2011 10:07 am
Hi all. We're proud to announce that dobstuff is now a Moonlite dealer. As such, we're able to offer Moonlite focusers and ATM components directly to you --...
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clustersurviver
Nov 29, 2010 1:29 am
Hi,new owner of a coulter 17.5 inch. Active hammer and have one on my motorcycle with bluetooth wireless helmet. Currently deciding if i want to have the...
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Dennis
densteele
Oct 8, 2010 2:45 pm
The scope trolley is neat. I use something similar, but your's seems to be a better fix for getting the scope moved around....
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David
applegate585
Oct 8, 2010 9:54 am
At long last I have managed to get a trolley for the scope. I paid a few pounds for it, 35 in fact (about 50 bucks) so it wasnt expensive. My Dob base mounts...
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plenair20
Jul 31, 2010 1:30 am
Good luck, Dennis. Had my scope out last night and was appreciating your craftsmanship. Here's hoping you're back up and running soon. Brian...
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Dennis
densteele
Jul 30, 2010 10:46 pm
Dear Friends of Dobstuff.... I am getting closer to getting settled in Palm Desert California. If all goes well, escrow will close on a house soon nd I'll be...
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David Perry
applegate585
Apr 9, 2010 11:09 am
Just to confirm, and I apologise for those who get this twice who dont need it, as of now I am operating a new email address bumbledp@... NOTE THAT...
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David Perry
applegate585
Apr 8, 2010 5:39 pm
Hi, I have finally grown sick and tired of the very long email davidperrydavidperry@.... I have now set up bumbledp@... I hope you find this...
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billy
applegate585
Mar 15, 2010 12:01 am
Bode's Nebulae. With this 16" One circular mass of grey, one edge on. Wonderful. D...
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Dennis
densteele
Mar 14, 2010 4:50 pm
I had a nice visit from Paul who lives in San Ramon, about 10 miles from me. I had built him and kit for his 12.5" mirror he made at the Telescope Makers'...
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hughandmaret@...
hughbartlett2
Mar 13, 2010 7:03 pm
Hi David, I am about ready to take my first photo of the mirror cell. I totally reconfigured a conventional 18-point floatation cell to be a 18-point fixed...
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David Perry
applegate585
Mar 13, 2010 2:22 pm
Thanks Hugh The mirror board is ventilated and I will add a fan later. Re the points on the rocker box, yes Denis has mentioned that too. I might get round to...
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Dennis
densteele
Mar 13, 2010 11:33 am
I agree about trimming the top of the rocker box. Just about 1/2" above the Teflon bearing, cut a 45-degree angle down. It'll lower the apparent height of the...
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Hugh Bartlett
hughbartlett2
Mar 12, 2010 5:52 pm
Thanks for sharing! I am doing something similar in building my own 16" f/4.5 with a Meade mirror based on some things I developed with Dennis on the last...
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billy
applegate585
Mar 12, 2010 5:18 pm
I have now posted a full set of pics, including me next to the completed behemoth, in the photos section. I have used a few pounds of lead sheet wrapped...
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Dennis
densteele
Mar 5, 2010 7:23 pm
Hi David. It sounds like you've got it all figured out. Keep us posed -- once the scope is completed, upload some pictures. Dennis...
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billy
applegate585
Mar 4, 2010 11:41 pm
I obtained first light tonight! Slightly disappointing in that I couldnt get focus - my mirror was too high by an inch...agh!!! Ayway, I dropped the ring...
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billy
applegate585
Mar 3, 2010 11:05 am
Okay a brief update after a mornings work. I managed to allign everything except the centre of the secondary so I decided to take yon bull by its horns and...
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billy
applegate585
Mar 3, 2010 8:26 am
My 16" is finally done...I shall post a picture later. I collimated it yesterday and it seems to have settled down quite nicely, though of course, after a...
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Hugh Bartlett
hughbartlett2
Feb 26, 2010 7:41 pm
Thank you for the compliment on the design! The box weighs 35 lbs. The weight limit for a carry-on for most airlines is 40 lbs. (it used to be 50 lbs.). I...
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Dennis
densteele
Feb 26, 2010 5:33 pm
Yes, the 33# is compatible with airline limits -- I think they allow up to 50#.. Hugh's design is really nice....
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Dennis
densteele
Feb 26, 2010 3:56 pm
When I visited Don and took those pictures, we had a heck of a time getting the mirror box down his stairs!! Must weight 80# (the mirror is 60#). All in all,...
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billy
applegate585
Feb 26, 2010 10:31 am
Hmmm, a clever design, but that box on wheels weighs what? 33lb plus?? Will the airlines allow that? I fly for the airlines, and I cant recall our upper limit...
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billy
applegate585
Feb 26, 2010 9:27 am
Wow, Dennis, that 23" is really something. Trouble is, it rather makes me wonder quite what limits there are to your design...anyone for a 72" mirror???? ...
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Dennis
densteele
Jan 16, 2010 9:35 pm
Hi all. Hugh in Oakland has pretty much completed the 10" suite case telescope. The neat thing about the telescope is that is sized to fit into the overhead...
