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Ach, that’s really sad news. He was indeed a super chap to deal with, and built absolutely brilliant scopes. I have a 12” and 20” from him, indeed they were in action last night at the local park with my Cub Scout group, and I was marvelling at just how easy they are to use and how brilliant they are at their jobs. Thank you David and family for many years of fantastically enjoyable astronomy, and many years to come. Your scopes are inspiring generations of astronomers young and old alike.

Its the specific gravity from the mount and large owner pulling it over...

Amazing diversity of set ups, very absorbing to look though all the pages. Now, I am also an MTB fanatic, and there are some well understood 'norms' in how you should take a pic of your bike (chain in the big ring at front, little cog at the back, non-drive side crank in line with seat tube, tire logos must line up with the rim... etc etc) - so with the below pic I am sure I have heinously trodden over those of snapping one's astro-gear. Oh well, here goes! New TS130 photoline with 3.7" focuser, NEQ6 and Berlebach Planet. Will take some arty new shots and get them uploaded soon.

Alan, new poster here. Bit of a lurker till now. I am trying to decide between a 18" Sumerian Canopus or Lukehurst UP2. Would you mind if I asked how you are finding the alt/az motions now you have some experience? I already have a 12" Lukehurst, 13 years old now and has been pretty much faultless, but keen to try something different with a bigger scope. Have read a few mixed reports on movements of the Sumerian, and would love to hear your thoughts. Kev