22" Altitude/Azimuth Newtonian

Truss tubes and hardware

Transport Wheels

Carry Bags and Components

 All wood components (except the focuser board) are “1/2” inch Baltic or Russian birch.
Many structural components have two layers laminated to provide necessary rigidity. 
  Rocker box, mirror box and upper cage wood exterior surfaces have hi-grade wood-on-wood white oak laminate. 
  Trunions have Formica material laminated on both sides to provide protection and durability.
  All wood surfaces fully sealed and varnished with multiple coats of gloss polyurethane varnish
 

  No tools are required for setup.  All attachment points are twist tightened with four prong, black plastic knobs.  All hardware is "captured" to avoid any loose parts during setup and teardown.
  Designed to be fully mechanically and optically aligned.  Ready for digital setting circles installation.
 

  Low profile Ground Board to keep eyepiece as low as possible
  Sized to provide wide, stable foot print
  Ball bearings (1/2 X 1 1/2") installed at all three azimuth contact points
  Azimuth pivot bolt head is taped with set screw installed ready for encoder installation
  Teflon “brakes” installed on two of the three azimuth bearings
  Each leg has height adjustable foot with 1" travel
 

  Low profile Rocker Box to reduce weight and eyepiece height
  Sized to provide stability and pointing accuracy
  Ball bearings installed on all elevation contact points (2 each trunion, 4 total)
  Teflon fully adjustable “brakes” on each bearing to provide controlled smooth operation
  Internal, adjustable altitude travel limiter
 

  Low profile Mirror Box to reduce weight and increase handling ease
  Shutter is made from lightweight and durable ABS plastic.
  Large trunions provide extra smooth movement
  Each trunion has aluminum inlay insuring long lasting and smooth bearing surface
  Trunion bearing surface recessed to control lateral box movement
  Trunions sides have laminated Formica for protection and appearance
  Trunion pivot points have bushings and set screws ready for encoder and/or console installation
  Truss tube clamp blocks machined from maple hardwood
  All truss tube clamping hardware is “captured” to prevent loose parts
  Tightening knob style and size uniform throughout mirror box and telescope in general
  Mirror box sized to provide ample cooling air flow for the primary
  All corners are solid oak with “tongue and groove” construction for rigidity
  Mirror cell has welded steel frame with aluminum support triangles and lateral primary controls
  Mirror cell is hinged for easy primary mirror removal and installation ('tailgate design")
  Mirror cell  is rated at 1/369 RMS, using the PLOP calculation
 

  Astro Systems four vane spider
  Cage and Spider are pre-wired for diagonal heater installation
  Astro Systems 3 ½ inch diagonal mirror
  Astro Systems diagonal holder
  Upper light baffle with storage bag 
  JMI DX-2 Focuser (2” travel)
  Rear access panel to focuser board cavity
  Telrad base installed
 

  Solid Oak, 1"W X 2 ¼"H X 80"L with contoured lift points
  Installation and removal with four spike knob threaded fasteners
  Knob style and size uniform throughout entire telescope package
  Transport wheels have ball bearing hubs and 4.10 X 4 pneumatic tires on 3/4" axles