[IanW]

Originally Posted by anj026

I am a big fan of D&G. Glad to hear of another one in the state. A 12" would indeed be a dream come true. Makes me think of Leslie C Peltier.
http://www.aavso.org/leslie-c-peltier

Me too, there's nothing as good as long F ratio scope for lunar and planetary work, to say nothing of galaxies.

It's a real shame they are so out of favour with the newbies these days.