16" F/4.2 CUAS Club Scope

This telescope is the product of work by club members.
Here's a list of the people that contributed to it, and their contributions. Aart put quite a bit of time into making the various parts required, perhaps most notably the ultra-lightweight secondary holder (made from PVC) and spider and the secondary cage parts that keep the secondary cage very light.  This is great, because the mirror is thin and only weighs 14 lbs, and a heavy cage would have meant a high balance point.  For this scope, the balance point is about 1" below the top of the 18" high mirror box.

The secondary cage rings, rocker box, and mirror box are made from baltic birch plywood.  The rings are 1/2" thick and the mirror box is 3/4".  The rocker box is a mixture.  The side bearings are laminated birch veneer with a piece of poplar crossing the center of the bearing.

Here's a picture of the completed scope.  Click on the image for the full-size photo.  Other photos are included below.

16" F/4.2

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