As always, click to zoom and here's the rest of the Saturn 2011 season.
http://maphilli14.multiply.com/photos/album/179/Astronomy_Solar_System_Saturn_2011
Also, here is the telescope's vital stats, details, construction and photosWednesday, March 2, 2011
Akule's 1st *real* shot at Saturn
After some long streaks of poor Astronomy weather but good people weather (aka warm and breezy) we finally got a break here in NC. I put a simple indoor/outdoor thermometer on the mirror to measure the air and mirror temp. I need some active cooling. I couldn't keep the scope less than 2.5°F above ambient. Still, the forecast of 4/5 seeing worked well and I am VERY happy with the results.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Akule 1st light!
Technically 2nd, but 1st under the stars on the mount.
I've since moved the focuser to the underside and don't need to get as high on the ladder or could even user a shorter ladder or step stool.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Akule Sonotube Tubework v1
I had to reposition the secondary spider 2x times...
and no, no paint on the inside!
net-net focus is achieved for all my wants
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Custom mirror cell adapter ring
Big huge thanks to Emerson Sox for the help designing and building this work of art!
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