Re:David Lukehurst - Dobsonian telescope maker

[bish]

Very sad news. I have had some great views through a 20" David Lukehurst scope.  I had never met him but a big loss to the community 

[big_scot_nanny]

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. 

 

[RobW]

So sad to hear - David and I swapped a few emails about custom Dobs, and I very much had the idea of commissioning one from him some day. Came across as a thoroughly knowledgable and professional guy, and reviews and comments online suggested his scopes were the very best. May he RIP.

Edited February 21 by RobW