[Joe Hadenuf]

I owned about 8 scopes in the past, all were used. The one I currently own, is the first new scope I ever owned. Computer controlled with an on board data base of about 65,000 objects is way cool and a lot of fun to use.

[Aracelis]

A friend of mine learned how to grind lenses and so forth at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. He hand-builds telescopes now for a living. I have his first creation, and it is magnificent.

[lizma]

I owned about 8 scopes in the past, all were used.

We have a good scope that we've been using to enjoy this event with the kidlet but we also have an antique leather encased scope that surprisingly does a dang good job. I have a feeling it was made for a more important purpose than messing around looking at the sky and it's wonders.

It's been a hoot to see this and share this with my kids. I love it. Signed, Geek.