On April 2004 I took delivery of a Starmaster (SM) 14.5" f/4.3 reflector. I have owned large reflectors in the past, including a 12.5" f/6 reflector on a German equatorial mount, and a 20" f/5 reflector on a Dobsonian-style mount. However the 12.5" was quite large and bulky making it difficult to set up, and the 20" required a ladder to reach the eyepiece. While it provided stunning views when the transparency and seeing conditions permitted, I found that after a while I did not look forward to climbing a ladder to observe. Then by chance I saw a Starmaster at a star party and ... More..........















