Re: [APML]: SCT CONVERSION

[George n Jean LaBelle <glabelle@teleport.com>]

cvedeler@ix.netcom.com wrote:

>
> I don't think that is right.  The primary is like f/2 or something like that
> (I don't know for sure but it is WAY faster than f/5 or the tube couldn't be
> so short.).
>
> As far as converting it to a schmidt camera, it may work, but you would need
> to make a film holder with an exact radius of curvature to match the primary.
>
> Chris Vedeler
>

 I believe this is more accurate.

I don't think Mike is nuts. I have a surplus 8" SCT myself and have considered
reconstructing it to either make a superior moving mirror focuser *or* fix the
mirror good and attach a good focuser on the end. I'm afraid the quality of the
optics may render this exercise futile :-)

BTW, anybody want to buy a good condition Meade 2080 LX3 with access???

George

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