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Orion ST-80 Telescope Clamshell

by jerahian

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Many astrophotographers use the Orion ST-80 as a guide scope mounted on top of their primary OTA. The ST-80 is often held by 2 ring holders. I've never liked the flimsiness of rings, especially for such a bulky and lengthy guide scope. To resolve this, I designed (from scratch) a remix of Jeremy Jackson's clamshell idea, to fit the 90mm outer OTA diameter of the Orion ST-80.

All holes were designed to fit, at a maximum, M6 bolts.

I have included the SketchUp file so you can alter this c

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