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[rajasi]

Hello..

I have an ETX 50 (got it as a gift last year) and I want a better one. So I was thinking about building my own scope. I need some advice and some suggestions. Now I dont have much experience with telescopes, recently I have started volunteering at the planetarium and have seen some good ones, but I cannot afford those.

Also building my own telescope would be fun and so I want to do it. Any suggestions.

Thanks a lot
Rajasi.

[stargazer]

I am not sure but I think I am the only one in here that has bult their own scope. Some quetion first-


1. What do you want to do with it a couple years from now?
2. What do you want to look at IE: Planets, DSO's?
3. Do you want it very portiable?

Once you answer these quesions I HIGHLY suggest you get the book by Richard Berry called The Dobsonian Telescope. If you have any questions please ask.

This Book will giude you every step of the way. I used it on my10" and it is helping with the next one.


Becky

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Rajasi,

Great that you are on your way to building a scope. The inspiration and desire are the first steps, but...

For now, and until you build your big Dob, Hardin Optical is having a great sale on a 6" Dob for only...$99.00.

Can't beat the price, the mirror alone is worth more than that, and you get two eyepieces and more. If I didn't have my present scope, I would certainly get that one.

See you soon.

[jglover]

admin said:

Rajasi,
For now, and until you build your big Dob, Hardin Optical is having a great sale on a 6" Dob for only...$99.00.

Can't beat the price, the mirror alone is worth more than that, and you get two eyepieces and more. If I didn't have my present scope, I would certainly get that

Joe,

I've heard all the 6" dobs are gone but Hardin is expecting to put their remaining refractor and Newtonian stock on sale at similiar price points to liquidate the inventory....it's a shame though that none of the 12" Dobs went for that $99 price!!!

[rajasi]

Frist of all, Becky, I am sorry, I missed the star party, I am moving today and so I was stuck at home packing and stuff. But after this weekend, I am done. So hopefully I will be able to join you for the next star party.

Joe, I guess I missed the sale as well. well next time you see something like this, can you email me directly.

Becky - I would definitely go get the book you suggested. How long did it take you to build your dob? About the questions you asked..

1). I am going for my masters/phd in astronomy and so basically something good.
2). I want something which I can use to view planets, deep space objects, etc.
3) I have a small telescope already, so the size dosen't matter, the only thing is it has to fit in my car and something which is not too heavy. Definitely bigger and better than the one I have. I have ETX 50 right now.

Thank you,
Rajasi.