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Updated 3/26/24
 

Upgrades

Imaging Newtonians

Apertura Type Dobsonains
 

ATM Altitude and Azimuth
Bearing Parts

Bearing Works: get everything.
Or buy individual items:
Laminate rings and strips.
Teflon pads.
Azimuth bolt assembly kits.
    

Sharpening Masks

Visual
Primary:Fix Turned Down Edge.
Aperture: Eliminate spider spikes.
 
Imaging
Primary: Remove mirror clip flare.
Spider: Remove diffraction spikes.
 

Clamshell & Rotating Rings

For Dobsonian mounts.
For Equatorial mounts.
 
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Help me choose a mount
Please help us understand your needs and current knowledge about Dobsonian Mounts
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My telescope knowledge:
Absolute novice.
Understand most terminology but not a builder.
Experienced amateur telescope maker (ATM).
 
The telescope:
I already own one.
I am still deciding.
 
Please rank these in order of importance 1-4 (1 = least 4 = most):
Lowest price.
Reducing weight.
Ease of transport/storage.
Comfortable height.
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Tube balance point (See below for help).
Tube circumference (See below for help).
Does the telescope tube have side/altitude bearings?.
I need help with these items.
 
  1. Tube circumference: Please use cloth tape measure, overlap the end.

  2. Tube balance point:
    1. Place heaviest eyepiece in focuser.
    2. Add finders (optical and 1x) on tube.
    3. Roll over broomstick for approx balance.
    4. Measure balance point to back of tube.