ATM Fiberglass Optical Tube

["Art Russell" <artrussell@mindspring.com>]

Yesterday I took the plunge and started grinding my first mirror, a 6 inch
F4. I'm now polishing and expect to finish the mirror shortly.

I'd like to make this a first class telescope and am interested in finding
an apropriate fiberglass tube. Can anyone make a recommendation of a source
for fiberglass tubes in the Atlanta or southeastern US?

 I intende to design for 1 1/4 inch eyepiece. Any recommendations on sizing
for the tube and other components?

Cheers!

Art Russell

Atlanta, Georgia

mailto:artrussell@mindspring.com
http://Education.gsu.edu/spehar/

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