The next image is of Celestron new 20" F/6.8 Astrograph.  It has an F/3 elliptical primary
and a spherical secondary.  In addition, there is a built in coma corrector/flattener.  It is
expected to sell for around $40K.  A bit beyond my reach.  It is a beautiful looking scope
though!

Standing in the photo next to me is Joe Haberman.  He made the optics for the scope.
Next up, we have the OPT booth under the 2 blue canopies.  They seemed to have a
steady flow of customers there.  I dropped a few bucks on an Astronomiks 2" Ha filter.  
Can't wait to use it.
Two friends of mine from the Chabot Space and Science Center's Telescope making
class had also set up a both selling mirror grinding equipment.  Rich and Dave look
pretty comfortable in the shade!
RTMC Page 3 -- The Conference's Highlight in my opinion


Riverside Telescope Makers Conference 2005, Page 2