Jaegers 6" f/10 "GJD" OTA Construction - Main Tube (test fit of the OTA tube components - 2)

 

Main Tube, Dew Shield with Lens Cell test fitted after painting - close-up - 2 (Click to see an enlarged image.)

 

This close-up photo of the dew shield, objective cell transition area and main tube shows how exceptionally well these component fit together. Looking at the reflection of the flash off of the dew shield reveals just how great the paint finish turned out. It looks almost professional indeed.

Next, I will disassemble and allow for the components to outgas fully before the OTA build can be completed. Let us now move on to making a set of handles that will be used to aid in maneuvering the "GJD" refractor.