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Newtonian reflectors remain popular among amateur astronomers because of the unbeatable bang for the buck they offer. Indeed the Dobsonian revolution did much to empower the amateur masses with large, high quality, yet affordable reflectors for the first time in history. And while classic telescopes usually conjure up visions of a spy glass astride an elegant mount, it remains the case that reflectors are highly popular with collectors and restorers. This chapter is dedicated to describing some beautifully made Newtonians from yesteryear and how, after decades and even centuries, they still deliver delightfully crisp images at the eyepiece.
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English, N. (2013). Classic Specula. In: Classic Telescopes. Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4424-4_7
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