Diameter: 12.5in | 318mm
Focal Length: 1429
F-ratio: 4.5
Focal Length: 1429
Type: Newtonian
Donor: Sunriver Rotary Club
Manufacturer: JMI
First Light: 2017
What a great scope. We added this scope in 2016, made possible from a donation from the Sunriver Rotary Club right here in Sunriver! The scope was quite the find, and is the same “baby” version of the NGT18 we have here. It rotating cage makes it popular for viewing out on the deck. It is quickly becoming one of the favorites here.
Diameter: 18in | 457mm
Focal Length: 2058
F-ratio: 4.5
Focal Length: 2058
Type: Newtonian
Donor:
Manufacturer: JMI
First Light: 2019
Diameter: 20in | 508mm
Focal Length: 2184
F-ratio: 4.3
Focal Length: 2184
Type: Newtonian
Donor: Dennis Martin
Manufacturer: Starmaster
First Light: 2005
Dennis Martin has been a volunteer at the Oregon Observatory for many years, and has helped us out many times before. This telescope was Dennis’s replacement for his 18″ scope and has been a standout at many of the Mt. Bachelor Star Parties. We are very excited that this wonderful telescope will have a new home in the Karen Clark Star Deck! This scope is a Starmaster 20″ f4.3, with a Zambuto mirror. It features a goto computerized Sky Commander controller, with a Starlight Feathertouch focuser. What a amazing tool, and the views of the Veil Nebula are amazing!
Diameter: 30in | 762mm
Focal Length: 3048
F-ratio: 4
Focal Length: 3048
Type: Newtonian
Donor: Corwin Matthews
Manufacturer: Telescopes & More
First Light: 1997
The Matthews family made this wonderful donation in 2012. This telescope has been the highlight of many star parties in the Northwest over the years. The staff would go over to Corwin’s camp site and drool over the views in this amazing telescope. The telescope has a 30″ mirror, at f4, with a Starlight Feathertouch focuser, filter wheel, laser pointer, digital setting circles and much more! When the scope arrived here, we set it up in the Glass Starport, and realized it needed a home of it’s own. In 2013, the Karen Clarke Star Deck was constructed, this has allowed the Matthews 30″ scope to have it’s own roll off building. Be sure to come check out the excellent workmanship, and the fantastic views!
