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We manufacture telescopes patterned after the award winning designs by
Albert Highe
These scopes are trim and light. They are easily transported.
We offer the finest focusers, Protostar
diagonals and stainless steel hardware.
Our rings and rocker box are made of the finest wood laminates we can
find. We do not use appleply. Rather, we prefer the look and
stiffness of high grade Finnish Birch.
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Optics come from the best mirror makers..
Choose from Pegasus, Stevens, or Zambuto. Rocker bearings are as large as we can make them. This gives you a
silky smooth altitude movement.
You
will not find a more professional grade finish on any other
commercial scope.
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All of our telescopes come with short
struts so that you can pack them down for transport and storage.
The 18" and 15" models can
optionally be equipped with wheelbarrow wheels that mount on the sides of the scope.
Shown here is our 18" F4.2 model ready
to go!
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We design and manufacture our own mirror
cells.
They are made from lightweight aluminum and
are very low profile.
We use no edge support for our mirrors.
Astigmatism resulting in the use of slings or other types of edge support
are nonexistent.
Pictured far left is our 18 point
flotation cell used on the 18" design. On the right is a photo of our
12.5 inch cell incorporating a six point supporting system. Note: we no
longer paint our cells black. In no way does this interfere with the great
views you'll get with your scope.
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| We know that large aperature instruments are a significant investment. Most
scopes will give you good views of celestial objects. But a precision
instrument, like a fine sports car, is also a joy to use. |

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