Re: [ATM] very long focus objective

[George Anderson <georgea@cam.org>]

Sounds like an ideal case for laying the telescope optics flat on say 4
foot granite pillers and then use a first surface mirror to look at the
optics of choice. Or place the objective lens on a higher piller to
prevent contact with jam covered fingers and the like. Then use software
like Mels dob driver to keep the target in view. 

George Anderson
Montreal Canada

Clear skies and good health

Peter Abrahams wrote:
> However, a planet or other small object would still require precise
> tracking.  At the magnifications used with these telescopes, capturing &
> tracking a planet would still be quite difficult.
> 
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> The history of the telescope and the binocular:
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