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6/25/2007 - First assembly.

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The scope is fully assembled for the FIRST TIME!!! This is where all the math, preparation, design and work in regards to smooth motion, solid structure and balance will show a beautiful success or a heart-breaking failure.

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Here I'm rough mounting the nice, solid maple pole seats and my brother and I start installing the truss poles. Remember, these were cut a couple inches too long and we will go through the process of trimming them about 1/4 inch at a time while testing various eyepieces until we have the correct length. Thanks to Tom for letting me borrow a wide assortment of various manufacturer ep's for this task! The Secondary Cage goes up the ladder! Locking the pole clamp wedge cams to secure the Secondary Cage. Um, WOW! Here I am aligning for the telescope's first target....the MOON. It was out during daylight and we wanted to get those poles trimmed.

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