Building a Pocket-Sized 3D-Printed Dobsonian Telescope
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Summary
Lucas Sifoni documents his personal project to build an ultra-compact, 3D-printed Dobsonian telescope designed to fit in his jacket pocket. The telescope uses a 76mm/300mm parabolic mirror kit and was created as a 'relaxation project' during travel to Norway. The article details the design constraints, construction process, and practical considerations for making a functional yet portable telescope, including discussions of optical performance, portability trade-offs, and the maker's personal satisfaction with the project.
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It has been drawn with one major constraint: it must fit in the inner pocket of my jacket (well, one specific jacket), except for the rods.
This is a 3D-printed dobsonian telescope built around a 76mm/300mm parabolic mirror kit.
While there are plenty of mini-scope m
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