2020 continues to suck!

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SEmert
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2020 continues to suck!

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Perhaps some others were aware of this, but I just ran across it.

Rick Singmaster (creator of Starmaster Dobs, including our own 24" Starmaster at CGO (the "B.A.D."), passed away last April.

http://fortscott.biz/news/obituary-of-r ... singmaster

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/7021 ... ssed-away/
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that is sad. RIP Mr Singmaster :(
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I had the pleasure to observe with Mr Singmaster once at the Heart of America Star Party. He was an interesting person. I acquired one of his scopes a few years ago and although over 20 years old I still find it a solid and very enjoyable scope.
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Great stories on CloudyNights 🙂. Thanks Steve.
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