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Originally Posted by Rodstar
While I listened to Peter speak my overwhelming feeling was relief that I had not attempted to build the scope myself. It is a very complex process, which Peter makes look very easy.
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Rod , Congratulations on the imminent arrival of your telescope
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I think attitude to building scopes is a variable and personal thing. Just to provide a bit of balance here, I've supplied dozens of 16" to 22" mirrors across Australia who've found the process of building a big scope via Dave Kriege of Obsessions' book " The Modern Dobsonian" a thoroughly straight forward and enjoyable experience .
SDM certainly have a very fine product and I'm almost envious of people who can afford $15,000 for a finished 20" scope. But building one yourself is by no means beyond many Amateur Astronomers and they don't find the process necessarily very complex, so I would encourage people who don't have that kind of money to spend don't be discouraged to look at other alternatives.
Mark