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ATM Making a small dob




Currently I have a 3" f8 refractor that I love using.  However, looking 
through my club members' larger dobs has made me want something with more 
light grasp.  The faint fuzzies in the Tak really are faint.  I'm thinking of 
building a 10 or 12.5" f6 dob.  I will most likely build all of the 
mechanical components myself and purchase finished optics.  My question is: 
which optics to buy?  My Tak refractor has left me a bit spoiled.  The 
sharpness and contrast of the optics in it are outstanding.  I would like 
optics in my dob that come as close as possible to the Tak (hopefully).  I 
have little experience with newtonians so I really don't know who to purchase 
optics from.  I would appreciate your suggestions on who makes quality 10" 
and 12.5" mirrors.

Thanks,
Jeff Shideman