[Curt]

Ive had the pleasure of observing through Barry's collection of scopes. All of them are fine tuned machines. As a relative newcomer to astronomy it is amazing to see the difference in a mirror made by a true professional compared to a bang for your buck mirror. The views through Barry's 28" Webster, plettstone and lightbridge is nothing short of amazing all A1 optics. Compared to my 16" gso mirror the difference is chalk and cheese. My jaw drops when l look through the eyepece in his 28". I will never forget the veiw of the veil nebula one night
it's takes a dedicated observer to handle such a large scope, but If the passion is there then why not go as big as you want.
I would love a large 25"+ scope but simply do not have anywhere to store it. I have just ordered a 16" telekit from astrosystems, same size as the lightbridge jut a little more refined in my eyes. Just need a premium mirror to go with it now.