NEJE Max 4 E80: Building a homemade telescope with just a laser and a 3D printer
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 Published On Jan 15, 2024

Join me as we go through the process of building a homemade telescope. Using mirror from one of my old scopes. I rebuild a 6" F/10 Newtonian telescope using a NEJE engraver/cutter and a Prusa 3D printer.

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ReedInSpace 3D Printed Files for Mods:
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Video Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Different types of telescopes
3:38 - How a Newtonian telescope works
5:11 - Cutting oak slats for the tube assembly
5:40 - Engraving on the tube assembly
6:23 - Assembling the optical tube
7:09 - Strut mounts
7:57 - Altitude bearing mounts
8:35 - Assembling the mirror cell
10:03 - Azimuth base overview
11:04 - Wood dowel strut cut-off
11:26 - Wood dowel strut engraving
12:08 - Strut installation
12:49 - Finished telescope!
14:48 - Conclusion

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