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March 13th, 2025 Lunar Eclipse scene from Vancouver, Washington |
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| 2024 Anthonny Lakes, Oregon |
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Comet Atlas 2024 from Washougal Washington Port on the
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Total Solar Eclipse April 8th, 2024 Mazatlan, Mexico |
Total Solar Eclipse August 21st, 2017 Baker City Oregon |
Total Solar Eclipse June 22nd, 2009 Iwo Jima Pacific |
Total Solar Eclipse June 21st, 2001June 21st, 2001 Africa |
Total Solar Eclipse August 11th, 1999 Turkey |
Total Solar Eclipse February 26th, 1998February 26th, 1998 Aruba, Caribbeann |
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Simple
concept-make a large Aperture Telescope as light and
minimalist as
possible, manageble by one person and able to travel in a small
vehicle with room for camping provisions. The total weight
was 105 pounds, with the heaviest piece 72 pounds, that being the
Cell/Mirror combination. The Pyramid Spider replaced the
Cage structure. Aluminum straps and corner gussits added
regidity. The Cage nests on the "Mirror Box" for travel.
The material was Baltic Birch
with an epoxy coating including the Mirror Cell. Lots of holes
to reduce weight, combined with aluminum gussits and straps to add
rigidity. The trusses are made from
foam filled 3/4 inch Graphite tubing and the Spider is made from
Aluminum and Composite plates.
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