From the bottom up!
1. The base is completely floating on rubber pads which cancel out any oscillation from scope movements.

2. Laminating the azimuth platter

3. Cutting altitude bearing

4. Assembling it like a kit

5. Locking mechanism is the heart to this project it keeps the mechanical (optical) alignment perfect with repeatability.

6. Top half of scope.

7. Extra info


 

Cost
10" F5 glass primary, 1.375" thick from Taiwan ( tested to 1/7 wave)   $200.00
1.5" Pyrex secondary, .250" thick from US                                            $40.00
Aluminum materials, used and new                                                        $60.00
Crossman red dot sight                                                                          $16.00

Total
                                                                                                               $316.00 Can.
Weights
Scope                     16  Lb.
Primary mirror         9      "
Counterweight        2.5   "
Azimuth Platter       4.5   "

Total                        32 Lb.    14.5 /kg    ( total lifting weight of complete package )
 

Final Pic's  (1024 x 768 )  150K each

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