Wallace the 6 inch f/2.8 telescope, building it, and hiking with it
4 days ago
- #Astronomy
- #DIY Telescope
- #Outdoor Adventure
- Building Wallace: a personal journey to create a 153mm f/2.8 ultra-wide-field telescope for deep-sky views.
- Hiking with Wallace: Combining astronomy with outdoor activities like hiking and trail running for a unique experience.
- Sharing the experience: Using photos and videos to convey the ambiance of observing with Wallace in nature, despite technical limitations.
- Technical challenges: Overcoming issues like mirror figuring, corrector spacing, and cooling to achieve optimal performance.
- Future improvements: Plans for a lighter, faster-cooling version with higher optical quality.