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Started by lthaxton, 08/16/2008 03:41PM
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Posted 08/16/2008 03:41PM | Edited 08/16/2008 03:41PM Opening Post
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I just received a 2009 publication from a friend in Japan. It shows a number of scopes and brands I have never seen before and I though folks might find a few pictures interesting. Since I can not read Japanese, those of you who can should feel free to comment on anything you find interesting.

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Another, this one a 10" refractor. Catch the weight- over a ton!!

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How about a coude?

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Since the yen-dollar rate is pretty good maybe a little aperture is in order:



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6" F/9 Fluorite APO:

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Choices:

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More choices including a 10" Takahashi triplet:

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And even more:



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For the 80mm Nikon fan:

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Some of them are Chinese made, or have Chinese optics.

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