Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> ATM, Optics and DIY Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Anonymous Unregistered Re: Curved secondary support [Re: Jeff Morgan]       #309928 - 01/14/05 12:59 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Jeff, Nice link! This looks like the perfect design for a minimalist scope, such as an "aircraft carry on" or "grab & go," particularly as it only needs a mounting board, not even a ring. I really dig the aesthetics of a three vaned curved spider, though, so all else being equal, I'd like to give one a shot; As I only have to hit 45 pounds total, I've got some freedom to to splurge here or there where it makes me happy Post Extras:       Anonymous Unregistered Re: Curved secondary support [Re: ]       #309947 - 01/14/05 01:22 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well, I've made the commitment, and just placed my order with Hans of Destiny. I figure it'll be easier to finalize the UTA design with all the parts on hand! It's also occurred to me that I could try it out on my existing scope as well, until the new one is built. Doug Post Extras:       erik telescope surgeon Reged: 01/30/04 Posts: 24019 Loc: Hawaii 19 N lat -155 Long. Re: Curved secondary support [Re: ]       #309951 - 01/14/05 01:24 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   congratulations, doug, i'm sure you'll love it! -------------------- -Erik Wilcox Homebuilt 16" Truss Dob SV 80mm ED Nighthawk NG on M1 ALT/AZ Nikon Prostaff 65mm spotter on Trekpod Konusvue 20x80 binos/Peterson pipemount Orion 10x50 binos Homebuilt 80mm f/5 refractor Mirador 60mm f/12 1960's refractor Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 15 registered and 8 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Don W, Joe Cipriano  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 492 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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