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Dream is combining the benefits of aerospace composites
(specifically carbon fiber skins over a sandwich
core) in the telescope structure with open-backed
cellular mirrors. |
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Such telescopes require lower payload mounts. Mounts
that are substantially less expensive in: initial cost, shipping
cost, installation costs, maintenance, much more readily available
on the market, etc.. The 24" Dream Astrograph, for example,
can be carried by the Paramount
ME German Equatorial Mount. |
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The thermal and mechanical benefits of lighter, stiffer
systems are enormous. |
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Click below to see a chart illustrating the advantages
of open-backed cellular optics. |
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