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Originally Posted by ausastronomer
Hi Mel,
If you think about the retirees in the past 10 or 12 years from those mirror makers who supplied the amateur market, it's unfortunately a hole that will never be plugged. The influx of cheap mass produced mirrors in apertures up to 20" and old age have been contributors, as have rising glass costs and low profit margins.
Mark Suchting
James Mulherin (OMI)
John Hall (Pegasus)
Ed Stevens (Zambuto Optical & Stevens Optical)
John Hudek (Galaxy Optics)
Jerry Wilkinson (Galaxy Optics)
Vaughn Parsons (Intermountain Optics)
Steve Dodds (Nova Optical)
Bob Royce (Royce Optical)
There's probably 2 or 3 others that I have missed.
Unfortunately those that are left apart from Carl, don't float my boat, for various reasons, some optical some personal.
Cheers
John B
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Wow ok, I am only aware of some of the names you listed. I think it is sad that their knowledge and capabilities are not around anymore.
Thanks for the list,
Mel