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KWB
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Reged: 09/30/06
Loc: Westminster,Co Elev.5400 feet
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Re: Uglist telescopes
[Re: jrbarnett]
#5655025 - 01/31/13 08:36 PM
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What the heck is wrong with you, Kenny??? 
- Jim
I'm just a certified reflector freek,Jim.  
In all sincerity,whatever floats anyone's boat as to what type scope design is easier on their eye,well I'm all for that!  
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Jon Isaacs
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Loc: San Diego and Boulevard, CA
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Re: Uglist telescopes
[Re: DCS]
#5655054 - 01/31/13 08:50 PM
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Truss dobs have a certain elegance to them - sort of an engineering appreciation aspect I suppose.
Sonotube based dobs, however, are indeed - very ugly.
-Pete
There are very few telescopes that are more than simply well executed engineering designs with nice cosmetics. In generally they are products of the machine shop or a cabinet shop.
However, there are individuals like Stellafane winner Normand Fullum who his scopes to another level when it comes to art and craftsmanship.
Normand Fullum: 12.5 inch F/5 Tube Dob
Normand Fullum Galley
Jon Isaacs
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Dan Finnerty
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Re: Uglist telescopes
[Re: jrbarnett]
#5655396 - 02/01/13 12:33 AM
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Nice carpet though! 
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