Here's a few photos from the SPAC Optical Lab in 2010

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Ralph Craig and his 16" f/5 Dob at the 2010 Orange Blossom Special (OBS) Star Party on 2-10-2010.  This was first light for this telescope, which was completed about a day before the star party began.  Ralph made the 16" mirror for this telescope at the OBS Optical Lab.

Allen Maroney and his 18" f/4.89 dob during first light on 2-6-2010.    Allen made the 18" mirror for this telescope at the SPAC Optical Lab.