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	'''Optical Mechanics, Inc.''' or '''OMI''' is a high-end American ] and optics instrument manufacturer. OMI was founded in 2002 and produces observatory telescopes, ] telescopes, optical tube assemblies, telescope mirrors and reflective coatings for mirrors. OMI mirrors are used by other telescope makers such as ].<ref> http://www.obsessiontelescopes.com/optics/index.html</ref> Also taking on custom projects, they produced the 48" Dob, a 48.875 inch diameter ],{{f/}}4, ] telescope called 'Barbarella' and featured in ] magazine (June 2008 Issue). <ref> http://www.lowreyobservatory.com/</ref> <ref> http://www.opticalmechanics.com/48Dob/index.html </ref> OMI is located in the US state of ].		'''Optical Mechanics, Inc.''' or '''OMI''' is a high-end American ] and optics instrument manufacturer. OMI was founded in 2002 and produces observatory telescopes, ] telescopes, optical tube assemblies, telescope mirrors and reflective coatings for mirrors. OMI mirrors are used by other telescope makers such as ].<ref>http://www.obsessiontelescopes.com/optics/index.html</ref> Also taking on custom projects, they produced the 48" Dob, a 48.875 inch diameter ],{{f/}}4, ] telescope called 'Barbarella' and featured in ] magazine (June 2008 Issue).<ref>http://www.lowreyobservatory.com/</ref><ref>http://www.opticalmechanics.com/48Dob/index.html</ref> OMI is located in the US state of ].

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	OMI produced the 60 cm, f/10 telescope for ] in ]. OMI built the telescope mount for the ] telescope. <ref> http://www.superwasp.org/ </ref> The ] ] was finished in 2002, a Talon program controlled 0.37-meter (14.5-inch) F/14 telescope. <ref> http://www.sierrastars.com/gp/Rigel/RigelTelescope.aspx </ref>		OMI produced the 60 cm, f/10 telescope for ] in ]. OMI built the telescope mount for the ] telescope.<ref>http://www.superwasp.org/</ref> The ] ] was finished in 2002, a Talon program controlled 0.37-meter (14.5-inch) F/14 telescope.<ref>http://www.sierrastars.com/gp/Rigel/RigelTelescope.aspx</ref>

	;Example of pre-designed telescopes<ref>http://www.opticalmechanics.com/observatory_telescopes/OMI_telescopes.html </ref>:		;Example of pre-designed telescopes<ref>http://www.opticalmechanics.com/observatory_telescopes/OMI_telescopes.html</ref>:

	*OMI CC03.7 - 36.~~8cm~~ $165,000		*OMI CC03.7 - 36.8 cm $165,000
	*OMI CC04 - ~~40cm~~ $185,000		*OMI CC04 - 40 cm $185,000
	*OMI CC05 - ~~50cm~~ $225,000		*OMI CC05 - 50 cm $225,000
	*OMI CC06 - ~~60cm~~ $265,000		*OMI CC06 - 60 cm $265,000
	*OMI CC08 - ~~80cm~~ $320,000		*OMI CC08 - 80 cm $320,000
	*OMI CC10 - ~~100cm~~ $460,000		*OMI CC10 - 100 cm $460,000

	For example, a CC08 was installed at ] at the ].		For example, a CC08 was installed at ] at the ].

	==OMI Evolution-30==		==OMI Evolution-30==
	OMI developed 30 inch mirror for ]'s 30" reflector <ref>http://www.obsessiontelescopes.com/obsessed/30-inch-owners.html</ref> However, Obsession withdrew from ~~the~~ the 30 inch market, OMI still wanted offer their 30 inch mirrors. <ref name=omi30/>Drawing on help from Obsession Telescopes, and their own experience with the OMI 48 inch telescope, they offered the ] in 2009.<ref name=omi30>/http://www.opticalmechanics.com/evolution_dobs/Evo-30_intro/index.html </ref>		OMI developed 30 inch mirror for ]'s 30" reflector <ref>http://www.obsessiontelescopes.com/obsessed/30-inch-owners.html</ref> However, Obsession withdrew from the 30 inch market, OMI still wanted offer their 30 inch mirrors.<ref name=omi30/> Drawing on help from Obsession Telescopes, and their own experience with the OMI 48 inch telescope, they offered the ] in 2009.<ref name=omi30>/http://www.opticalmechanics.com/evolution_dobs/Evo-30_intro/index.html</ref>


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Optical Mechanics, Inc. or OMI is a high-end American telescope and optics instrument manufacturer. OMI was founded in 2002 and produces observatory telescopes, Lidar telescopes, optical tube assemblies, telescope mirrors and reflective coatings for mirrors. OMI mirrors are used by other telescope makers such as Obsession Telescopes. Also taking on custom projects, they produced the 48" Dob, a 48.875 inch diameter aperture,f/4, dobsonian telescope called 'Barbarella' and featured in Astronomy Technology Today magazine (June 2008 Issue). OMI is located in the US state of Iowa.

SuperWASP cameras are mounted on an OMI equatorial mount

OMI produced the 60 cm, f/10 telescope for TUBITAK National Observatory in Turkey. OMI built the telescope mount for the SuperWASP telescope. The Robotic telescope Rigel Telescope was finished in 2002, a Talon program controlled 0.37-meter (14.5-inch) F/14 telescope.

Example of pre-designed telescopes

OMI CC03.7 - 36.8 cm $165,000
OMI CC04 - 40 cm $185,000
OMI CC05 - 50 cm $225,000
OMI CC06 - 60 cm $265,000
OMI CC08 - 80 cm $320,000
OMI CC10 - 100 cm $460,000

For example, a CC08 was installed at Consorci de Montsec Observatory at the University of Barcelona.

OMI Evolution-30

OMI developed 30 inch mirror for Obsession Telescopes's 30" reflector However, Obsession withdrew from the 30 inch market, OMI still wanted offer their 30 inch mirrors. Drawing on help from Obsession Telescopes, and their own experience with the OMI 48 inch telescope, they offered the OMI Evolution-30 in 2009.

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