Johnsonian is Dead

I just discovered Johnsonian Designs has closed their doors.
http://www.johnsonian.com/

I hope such an innovative designer can regroup and come back to the astro market.

Gerald

Wow! That is a shock! 8O Not too great for those who own their products, no more support or parts. :S

I am surprised that the business has not taken better off. The universal aspect of the platform was appealing in these days of travels for a dark sky. I was tempted for the 10% Labor's Day special on JMI website but than the concern about future support took hold of me. BTW, JMI was just rebranding the platforms, they were still produced in Loveland.

Floyd is right, I am not excited about lack of spare parts for my 16" Zambuto based Johnsonian goto. I have just received the repaired electronics box which gave up on me on the scope's maiden tour at the WSP. Without it, the remote collimation motors are inoperable. Still, the recollection of Omega Centauri on WSP in a binoviewer makes me soft...

It seems that Sam went a better paid route with his background in robotics: http://www.johnsonian.com/stealth/index.htm

The patents or license for his astro products is available.... :S