[ATM] Okie-Tex 2009 and Grinding a 14-16"

[Dale Eason]

I was there last year with my 16 x 1 inch mirror and scope that I made.  I had the best observing fun ever.  I am planning to go again this year but will have to wait to see how things go.

I agree with Mel about the time frame.  It took me about 6 months to get my mirror done to where I was ready to look through it.  Made the scope about the same time but it was probably a year to first light.  Then another year of "planning" and refiguring to make it even better.

I think it would be close just doing an 8 to 10 inch in the time required but that is me and my schedule.

http://www.okie-tex.com/photos/2008/Eason_DSCN0240.JPG

The spindly scope in the background is my 16 without it's upper light shield.  The man in the forground is not me but a friend and part of our deligation from Minnesota. His telekit scope is right behind him. If you go back up the link by one you can see pictures I and others took last year.


Dale Eason