DobSTUFF - Ultra Lite Astronomical Telescopes

Here's a picture of the 10" profile. Construction is all 13-ply furniture grade Baltic birch with 5 coats of varnish for a smooth, glossy finish (NOTE: eyepiece not included!).

10" F4.5 with Meade Starfinder mirror (weights & measures):

-Height of eyepiece at zenith	44"
-Weight of OTA	26# (including 1.25# counterweight & mirror cover)
-Weight of rocker box	10#
-Weight of telescope	36#
-Footprint of rocker box	17"x16.5"
-Height of rocker box	15"
-Diameter of the altitude bearings	18"

Another profile view -- the left side.

View of the rear. The Baltic birch mirror cell -- with 9-point support -- is visible. A hole in the center, threaded with a 1/4-20 "T"-net is available in case a small counterweight is required.

View of the mirror box. A mirror cover is included as well.

Detail of the front of the telescope. The straight-vane spider, secondary and 2-inch crayford focuser is clearly visible.

Detail of the front of the telescope. The 2" crayford focuser, zero-power red-dot finder and counterweight are clearly visible.

For more information about your requirements:
--Dennis Steele
--Tel: 650-315-6578 (anytime)
--Email: densteele@dobstuff.com