D & G Optical

This small, but well known refractor manufacturer produced only optical tube assemblies for a number of years, but now also produce German Equatorial Mounts as well. All of the early telescopes were provided with a 2" or oversized focuser, dewcap and 8x50 finder. Larger refractors were offered than what is shown, but at substantially more cost.

Their models included:
5" f/10
5" f/15
6" f/12
6" f/15
8" f/12
8" f/15
D&G 5" f/10
In 1993 D&G announced their first apochromatic refractor. The objective was a 5" f/9.5 two element design with one element of ED glass. The tube carried an oversized focuser with adapters for either 2" or 1 ¼" accessories and an 8x50 finder. The assembly was supplied in a foam lined wood case

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