6" Richfield

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The tube was built in 1975

• 6" F4 (24" focal length) Coulter mirror and diagonal

• Mirror mount, spider, diagonal holder, and focusing mount from Kenneth Novak

• Aluminum tube from Pesco

The mount was built in 2004/05

• 1/2" Baltic Birch

• Inspired by a design by Francis Milsom (Sky & Telescope, December 2002, page126).

• Also thanks go to members of the Rose City Astronomers for helpful construction suggestions and material suppliers - in particular: John DeLacy, Peter Abrahams, Jim Girard, Dan Gerhards, Tom Lakovic, Chuck Dethloff, Don Peckham.