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OrionXT10

Orion XT10 Mirror Raising Modification. This is done by replacing the M8 x 1.25 x 20 mm with new ones that are M8 x 1.25 x 60 mm and replacing the M6 x 1.0 x 35 mm lock screws with longer ones to lock the mirror once collimated.

12 files, last one added on Mar 01, 2009

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NIK_0017.jpgMoon 03-04-200916 viewsThis was taken with the modified Orion XT10 in which I raised the mirror so that a DSLR camera would come into focus.1 commentsbrimus

Moon~0.jpgMoon24 viewsMoon image I took.brimus

Orion_CombineFilesExcAvg_10min_iso800small.jpgOrion Nebula (M-42)42 viewsOrion Nebula (M-42)

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Orion_XT10-2.jpg13 viewsMirror cell with original screws and springs attached still. Mirror is removed and mounting base is not attached.brimus

Orion_XT10-10.jpg14 viewsOld lock screw on left new lock screw on the rightbrimus

Orion_XT10-5.jpg9 viewsMirror cell with old screw still installed.brimus

Orion_XT10-11.jpg17 viewsNew Screws installed, notice the nuts below the spring to keep correct tension on the spring.brimus

Orion_XT10-8.jpg9 viewsMirror cell with new screw and nuts for spacing the spring attached.brimus

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NIK_0017.jpgMoon 03-04-200916 viewsThis was taken with the modified Orion XT10 in which I raised the mirror so that a DSLR camera would come into focus.1 commentsbrimusMar 04, 2009

Orion_XT10-12.jpg18 viewsAnother picture with new screws and assembled.brimusMar 01, 2009

Orion_XT10-11.jpg17 viewsNew Screws installed, notice the nuts below the spring to keep correct tension on the spring.brimusMar 01, 2009

Orion_XT10-10.jpg14 viewsOld lock screw on left new lock screw on the rightbrimusMar 01, 2009

Orion_XT10-9.jpg11 viewsMirror cell with new screw and nuts with spring in place.brimusMar 01, 2009

Orion_XT10-7.jpg11 viewsMirror cell with new screw installed.brimusMar 01, 2009

Orion_XT10-8.jpg9 viewsMirror cell with new screw and nuts for spacing the spring attached.brimusMar 01, 2009

Orion_XT10-6.jpg9 viewsMounting ring with original lock screw and collimating knob.brimusMar 01, 2009

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