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Re: Designs For 10" Dob

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Posted by Steve/">Steve on January 15, 1999 15:46:12 UTC

Jim, I'd like to recommend some friends at Swayze optical. I'll put their address in the reference instead of mine. They usually do slightly larger scopes and mirrors, but I'm pretty sure they could help you out and they're wonderful guys. (They also have considerable experience in scope building..)

Now, on the design part, I think a 10" is a bit small to go with a truss tube design, so I'd go with sonotube for the OTA. Then all you have to do is decide if you want a Dibs mount, or EQ!! Have fun!

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