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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
Equally, many of us would love a big SDM too  , so, that bit you have achieved (four times even, by the looks?!)..hard to know which is the greater achievement really, 100 remote acres, at nearly 5000ft with Bortle 1 skies, or four magnificent SDM scopes!??   ...we definitely need to join forces some time 
Mike |
Lol yah, to be honest I didn't think I could ever get one, amazing what with a bit of motivation does. The 18" and 12" were opportunistic as I never planned to get additional SDM scopes due to cost and level of commitment but the craftsmanship and quality stands out.
I am sure alot of my viewing buddies think I am totally nuts.
That has got to be your next goal to acquire some nice large aperture scopes to enjoy
I reckon the 100 remote acres trumps any other achievements - it would be the pinnacle and golden dream for any amateur astronomer to have such an amazing place to view through.
I would love something similar and then the wife brings me back down to Earth about the viability.
Haha yah for sure, definitely sounds like a plan.
It would be amazing scope viewing experience under your pristine skies.
Which scopes do you like using at your place?
I am in the process of working on a saving for a 22inch binoscope as well but this is a longer term goal.
Mel