Re: [ATM] 40" mirror

[Ken Lowther <hermit@outofoptions.org>]

Quoting matt <mariusrf@bellsouth.net>:

> Jerry,
>
> You are right in one aspect, you won't be able to lift the scope.
> However, reducing primary weight matters a lot . For the extra 100 lbs in
> the primary, you will need a stronger and heavier cell, then a stronger
> scope structure, starting with mirror box. Then a heavier scope front to
> balance the heavier mirror , cell and mirror box.

Doesn't he just shift the side bearings back to accomplish this last point?  I
believe he said it would be a dob.


Hermit, holed up in Youngstown, Ohio
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