My 500mm Dobson: Good as New!

Rescuing a Behemoth: My 500mm Dobsonian Restoration Project

I recently welcomed a new (old) member to the family: “Sir Isaac,” a 500mm Dobsonian telescope that was, well, in pretty dire shape. Before I could even dream of putting an eye to the eyepiece of this magnificent monster, a serious restoration was in order!

Here’s a look at the journey, step-by-step, in pictures: