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hold the 2.14" secondary mirror, I purchased a Kenneth Novak Spider
Vane and Diagonal Holder. Therefore, a component of this caliber
deserves solid and dependable support. To aid in this effort, I decided
to make solid oak brackets to hold the unit sufficiently and to reduce
damage to the tube once the spider vane has been properly tensioned.
Contoured in shape at their base, they will be mounted on the outside of
the main telescope tube. Before the brackets are sanded and varnished, I
will drill one recessed hole through the center of each to insert the
attachment bolt for each of the spider legs. |
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