A gathering place for enthusiasts, owners and users of the Made in USA D&G Optical hand crafted, classic long focus refractor (including Special Run f/10 and apos) and cassegrain telescope systems and optical components. On-topic discussions include observing techniques, targets, mountings and equipment and accessories, self-made telescopes w/D&G components, imaging applications, restorations and all that.

If you have a story or experience to share, pics of your setup, questions about this unique line of telescopes...this is the place!

Owners/users of other other manufacturer classic, old-school long focus f/12 and slower refractors such as Cave, Unitron, Clark, Parallax, Antares, Royce, Brandt, Jeagers and bunches more are welcome and part of the brotherhood.

D&G Optical_ug is unmoderated, having FUN with "achromats done right" and classic refractors is the theme. Stargazers not playing well with others or equipment-bashing will be shown the observatory door. The D&G Optical_ug is not affiliated with D&G Optical of Manheim, Pennsylvania.