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My new Astro Sky is ready for star testing!

Started by fblue, 08/30/2005 10:25PM
Posted 08/30/2005 10:25PM | Edited 08/31/2005 06:25PM Opening Post
I just heard from James at Astro Sky and he said star testing will be done tonight and the scope will be packed and shipped tomorrow! grin Wow, I can hardly wait to hear how it does! 8O
I am attaching a picture of the scope that he sent to me so you can see the resuslts of my waiting.
I think it looks great, how about you? 8)

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[SIZE="Large"][/SIZE][COLOR="Blue"][/COLOR] Floyd Blue grin
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Posted 08/30/2005 10:35PM | Edited 08/30/2005 10:36PM #1
Floyd,

I was an early customer of James Grigar. He built me a beautiful pier and I had the first Eliminator tripod. I believe some of my pics are still on his website. He does beautiful work and is a conscientious and all around nice guy as well. I'll bet you will be very happy.

Randy

Randy Roy
Posted 08/31/2005 12:29AM #2
Looks great, Floyd.
I'm sure you will find a few ways to improve it though, eh? wink
Linton
Posted 08/31/2005 01:59AM #3
Floyd,

It looks great! I'm expecting my astro-sky scope soon also. James was working on several scopes including ours at the same time. Reading your post isn't making my wait any easier. Good luck, and keep us posted.

Peter
Posted 08/31/2005 04:44AM #4
... you're getting me lusting for one too now. Looks great!
Whats the current lead time for one of those these days?
Posted 08/31/2005 02:08PM #5
Floyd,

Is this the one that will house your 10" CZ mirror? If so, I'm jealous! I have a 12.5" f/5.9 CZ in my closet, waiting for me to build a scope, but I'm recovering from a torn achilles tendon....can't maneuver around the shop in crutches.

But I'm out of the cast later this week and plan to have it built before the Mars opposition.

Clear skies,

Tim Iafolla