DIY 8" Dobsonian Telescope

Описание: What's up partiers. So the first few pictures were the Moon. The last two were Jupiter and Saturn.

Blueprint of Focal Point:

For this, I have my personal blueprint saved under my school account. Let me know if you'd like a pdf file but this article also explains it.
https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/Astro/Telescop...

Check the links below

Helpful YouTubers:
Scott Schuette -    • DIY 8" NEWTONIAN TELESCOPE COMPLETE BUILD  
epicfantasy -    • How to Make a Telescope - 8 Inch Newtonian...  

Article - https://stellafane.org/tm/dob/index.html

Telescope essentials:
Focuser - https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Focuser-Newt...
Lens - https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Focuser-Newt...
Primary and Secondary Mirror - https://www.ebay.com/itm/393998326918?hash...

Build Parts:
Plywood Mount - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Plytanium-3-8-CAT...
Plywood Primary Mirror and cabinet - https://www.lowes.com/pd/3-4-in-Maple-Plyw...
Bolts (Its best to you down a size for push bolts) - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-1-4-in-20...
Compression springs ( look for ones more firm) - https://www.acehardware.com/departments/ha...
Tee Nuts - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Count-1...
Nuts - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-1-4-in-x-...
Washers - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-1-4-in-Zi...
Threaded rods (make sure to have correct nuts size) -https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-Steel-Thr...
Form Tube ( this tube is slightly bigger than 10 inches, I would cut circles to exactly 10 inches) - https://www.acehardware.com/departments/bu...
Spray Paint - https://www.acehardware.com/search?query=s...
Sand Paper - https://www.acehardware.com/departments/pa...
Fiber Glass - https://www.acehardware.com/departments/au...
Lazy Susan - https://www.amazon.com/Diameter-Aluminum-H...
Hook - https://www.lowes.com/pd/National-Hardware...
Wheels - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Outwater-Outwater...

Extras:
Paint - https://www.hobbylobby.com/search/?text=pa...
Edge Trim (Used for protection on the edges of telescope) - https://www.autozone.com/trim-dress-up/doo...