SDM aficionados have been waiting for this day for some time – Zane Hammond of the Magellan Observatory took delivery of the much anticipated SDM#007. The superb f3.7 mirror by Steve Kennedy has been well worth the wait and delivers tack sharp images even at this incredible focal ratio.

This scope is unique in Australia and can be assembled by one person in 2 or 3 minutes without using a ladder. Permanently placed in the observatory’s main dome, Dobzilla (as it has been named) will be a great asset for Zane and his guests.

As Peter succinctly stated “This scope redefines the meaning of ease of use and compactness in a large Dobsonian”.

We’re all looking forward to an extensive report on how well this telescope performs.