Because everyone here built their own scope, they know every flaw and virtue of their optics. They will gladly let you look through a 24-inch hand-ground Dobsonian for a view of the Ring Nebula that looks like a photograph.
So, he did what any tinkerer would do: He built his own. stellafane vt
At Stellafane, Vermont, that ability is still handmade. Check the official Stellafane website for exact dates, as the convention sells out camping spots months in advance. And remember: The best telescope is the one you build yourself. Because everyone here built their own scope, they
Porter taught local machinists and clockmakers how to grind glass in their basements. The group, calling themselves the "Springfield Telescope Makers," needed a clubhouse. They chose a hilltop with a 360-degree view and built a small, quirky observatory out of concrete and scrounged materials. They dubbed the site "Stellafane." At Stellafane, Vermont, that ability is still handmade