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Carl M
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/21/07
Posts: 682
Loc: Vermont, USA
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I fairly new and await an C8-SGT (XLT)( I expect on Wed.) I’ve been using an ETX90 for a while and to help ward off my anticipation of the new scope, kept myself busy in my woodshop. I was intrigued by some of the observing chairs I’ve seen and have built one last weekend based on some pictures. To my surprise, it has found a new purpose in my house and as you can see, is being used by my son for playing video games in my home office while we wait for the scope.
I really would love to build my own dob at some point. I enjoy building and design as much as star gazing!
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Carl
JStar 12" Truss Dob w/Swayze Mirror
StellarVue SV50 "Little Rascal"
SV102ED
SV80(NHNG )
AT66 (Chrome)
GM-8
WO SWANs and TV Plossls
Lake Runnemede Observatory
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csa/montana
Astro Ambassador
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 28569
Loc: montana
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Carl: An absolutely beautiful chair!! A real work of art. Thanks for sharing pictures of it.
You could easily sell these.
Carol
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
AstroTech 66ED / Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Tak LE 5mm B/TMB 3.2
7mm Pentax XL, 10mm Pentax XW
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
22mm Pan, 35mm Pan
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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miniventures
Something Else
Reged: 09/13/03
Posts: 11052
Loc: Powell Butte, Central Oregon
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Carl, I agree with Carol, that chair is GORGEOUS!
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LarryC
Volunteer
http://www.sunrivernaturecenter.org
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TheNebulai
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/26/07
Posts: 1139
Loc: New Jersey
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I would love to have a chair like that. Great use for it while you wait for the scope!
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Equipment:
Z10, Meade 8" LX90GPS, Galileo 120mm
A bunch of EP's, Filters, and Barlows
10*50 Binocs
Sony Cybershot,Philips SPC900NC,DSI Pro,
DMK21AU04/ Astronomik LRGB
Messier Count: 48
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Carl M
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/21/07
Posts: 682
Loc: Vermont, USA
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Thanks! Not my idea, but his! Now I wonder if I'll ever get it back....
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Carl
JStar 12" Truss Dob w/Swayze Mirror
StellarVue SV50 "Little Rascal"
SV102ED
SV80(NHNG )
AT66 (Chrome)
GM-8
WO SWANs and TV Plossls
Lake Runnemede Observatory
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varmint
I invite more abuse
Reged: 02/10/07
Posts: 768
Loc: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Hopefully you'll get it back, but if he's like my kids you probably wont... now you'll have to wait until he's asleep to observe... 
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Clear Skies,
Jim
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"Do, or do not. There is no try."-Jedi Master Yoda
Scopes: CGE925, Orion 80ED (w/ADM MDS&Rings)
EPs: Naglers: 31, 22, 17, 9, 3.5 Pan’s: 15
Misc: Telrad, 2x&4x Powermate, Sol/OIII/UHC/Var Pol. Filters
Imaging Gear: Pentax K100D, SPC900NC
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miniventures
Something Else
Reged: 09/13/03
Posts: 11052
Loc: Powell Butte, Central Oregon
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You just MIGHT have to take him out observing with you 
Not a BAD idea at all!
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LarryC
Volunteer
http://www.sunrivernaturecenter.org
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varmint
I invite more abuse
Reged: 02/10/07
Posts: 768
Loc: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Quote:
You just MIGHT have to take him out observing with you
Not a BAD idea at all!
Tried that once... he just wanted to make sure I left a crack open in the window blinds so he could bring the controller out with him... I can just imagine that with the stool next to the scope...
Anyway, I forgot to mention that's a nice looking setup you made (wish I had woodworking skills...)
Enjoy it when you get a chance to use it!
Varmint
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Clear Skies,
Jim
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"Do, or do not. There is no try."-Jedi Master Yoda
Scopes: CGE925, Orion 80ED (w/ADM MDS&Rings)
EPs: Naglers: 31, 22, 17, 9, 3.5 Pan’s: 15
Misc: Telrad, 2x&4x Powermate, Sol/OIII/UHC/Var Pol. Filters
Imaging Gear: Pentax K100D, SPC900NC
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Carl M
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/21/07
Posts: 682
Loc: Vermont, USA
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Thanks Varmint,
I've been dabbling in woodworking for 20 years or so and appreciate the complement. It really wasn't that hard. I'd say my investment in wood ( I used oak) was about $50. On another note, I have way too many kids  ( separate subject..) and am fortunate to have at least 2 of the younger ones very interested!
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Carl
JStar 12" Truss Dob w/Swayze Mirror
StellarVue SV50 "Little Rascal"
SV102ED
SV80(NHNG )
AT66 (Chrome)
GM-8
WO SWANs and TV Plossls
Lake Runnemede Observatory
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Silicon Owl
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 11/25/05
Posts: 943
Loc: Waimea, Hawaii
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If you can do an observing chair with that level of workmanship a good Dob should be no issue! I have found that careful workmanship is the most critical part of building a scope.
Andrew
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Andrew Cooper
Personal Website and CN Gallery
Handmade 18" Dob / NS11GPS / 6" RFT / 90mm APO / TV-76 ...and a twin 10m
"I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." --Sarah Williams
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