Diameter: 20in | 508mm
Focal Length: 4064
F-ratio: 8.2
Focal Length: 4064
Type: Ritchey-Chretien
Donor: Yocum Family
Manufacturer: OGS
First Light: 1999

The Yocum family timing could not of been better. In 1999, when we were getting ready to construct the Robert Glass Starport, we were looking to replace our 12.5″ Newtonian telescope that was in the dome. We looked at a bunch of telescopes, from 14″-22″. Then, we ended up finding a 20″RC, all we had to do was find a way to actually get it! We wanted to get away from the 18′ ladder we had in the dome, and get a eyepiece lower to the ground, so visitors would not have to climb up a ladder in the dark of the night. So, to make a long story short, the Yocum family made it possible for us to get a true research grade telescope. The telescope is an Optical Guidance Systems 20″ RC, f8.1, with a Paul Jones Mirror. The scope is fitted with digital setting circles, JMI drive corrector, and an AP focuser with a Feather Touch fine focus. It is fitted to a OGS German Equatorial Drive, and is in our Ash Dome. The mirror was sent back to OGS in 2011 to be recoated, and collimated. OGS did a spectacular job, as the images were good before, but outstanding when it came back! Be sure to get a glimpse through this wonderful scope. M13 during the summer is way cool…

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!