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The LCAS 20" Telescope and its Nishimura Mount

This page contains a collection of images of the Nishimura mount and its restoration.

The work has been performed by Leon Fasano, John Hupperich, and Charlie Klingel.

The restoration of this mount was the first step in building the LCAS 20" telescope.

(All images by Leon Fasano.)

BEFORE



The Nishimura mount and OTA prior to disassembly.

OTA and focuser.



Several images of the Nish drive in pieces.



The base in pieces...



The OTA in pieces...


AFTER



The Rotary Gear...



The Brass Rings after Repolishing...



The Rebuilt Mount...



The Dew Shield.



The Mirror Cell



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This page last updated on December 6, 2007

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