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Re: [ATM] Eyepiece questions?

Hi Jim

Have a look at http://www.surplusshed.com they used to have eyepiece
barrels for a reasonable price. They were threaded at the bottom end to
accept the standard 1.25" filters.

George Anderson
Montreal Canada

Clear skies and good health

Jim Miller wrote:
> 
> I'm trying to make something that would fit in a 1.25" eyepiece holder. It
> has to be metal for shielding reasons so I'm researching eyepiece
> construction and looking to avoid buying a lathe...
> 
> First: Anyone know of a standard for 1.25" eyepiece OD dimensions? Is the
> spec 1.25"+/- something?
> 
> Second: Are eyepiece barrels typically brass with some sort of plating?
> Salvaging a cheap eyepiece for a easily solderable brass fitting would be
> nice.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> jtm
> 
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