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Originally Posted by Rodstar
I assume the prices are largely for the mirror?
I am a little perplexed as to how one would move these monsters about. I guess a permanent observatory is the way one would have to go, or else enlist an army of willing helpers to load it up for an annual pilgrimage to a star party???
I read someone recently that we may well end up with mirrors as large as 100 inches being available to the amateur market. Imagine the logistics of transporting a 100 inch telescope to SPSP each year!!!
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A while back I saw an add from one manufacturer who builds a large scope (>36") on a trailer. The mirror box never has to be moved. I guess the trailer has a better class of suspension than the usual cart springs.
100"? You'd need a "wide load" sign, and probably a police escort.