Re: [ATM] cells and Dobs

["Glen Ray" <grayco@mail.com>]

Hello Ken,

I built my first scope last summer.  I built a 10" Dob.

It is my understanding, you do want to cover the top of your scope.  I
store mine vertical and for now I have a drawstring trash bag over the
end. (Very Classy!).  I further understand you do not want to clean your
mirror unless you absolutely have to.  It's easy to ruin the thin coating
on your mirror.

I would really appreciate hearing from the Noble Gurus of ATM.  What is a
good end cap?  Is it important to cap the tailgate end also?

Thanks

Glen Ray

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Ken Reid"
  To: "ATM List"
  Subject: [ATM] cells and Dobs
  Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 15:03:08 -0800


  Hello list,

  My concern regarding the tubular Dob is keeping the mirror clean
  and protected, but I'd like to keep my 'first light' as is, rather
  than convert it to a truss scope. Does anyone have their 'ideal'
  solution? Someone mentioned the word "tailgate". Is tailgate what
  it sounds like; easy access to the cell? (12" sonotube is a tight
  fit for a 10" cell). Does anyone cap the top end?
  Maybe a bayonet arrangement out of wood, coupling the cell to the
  tube?
  Just considering eventualities...

  Thanks
  kr
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