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    The Mapstar 22" build

    in DIY Astronomer

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    1 hour ago, mapstar said:

    I'm not 100% sure on the cost of materials as it wasn't the driving factor for me, more the achievement of doing one as otherwise it didn't make sense. I would guess at £1K in materials then the coating at a smidge over £300.

     

    the achievement of doing one is almost always the driving force, it's a great feeling once completed, cost can also be a force to consider, Damian you have an awesome

    piece of workmanship and craftsmanship to view those secretive and hidden treasure many many lightyears away, a vessel to travel back in time with and at a cost far

    far lless then going out and purchasing from a vendor for sure.

    Rick M

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    THE FAULKS 20" F4 DOB BUILD

    in DIY Astronomer

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    On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 09:10, faulksy said:

    hopefully shaun, but only need to see 3 dso,s m27,m57 and m13 happy with them :happy10:

    Really enjoying this thread Mike, interesting little tid bits for when I start my build, keep em coming.

    Horsehead nebula  for me would make it all worth while.

    Rick M

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    The Mapstar 22" build

    in DIY Astronomer

    Posted · Edited by JRM

    She's a beauty Damian,expert craftsmanship, detail is superb,nothing less then professional quality and finish.

    Bravo...

    are we going to see a new telescope making business in the near future? you would have no problem selling with

    quality like this.

    Rick

     

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    The Mapstar 22" build

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    8 minutes ago, mapstar said:

    It was great to get out again, shame the clouds came in and spoilt the fun. The seeing was not anywhere near as good as I've had up there though but good all the same

    Thanks Rick be good to show you one day :thumbsup:

    Will have to put that on my bucket list for sure then Damian :)

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