I have seen advertised a new portable 8" refractor by Drappell has anyone had any experience with it?
new refractor
Started by paulhart, 08/05/2003 01:21PM
Posted 08/05/2003 01:21PM
Opening Post
Posted 08/06/2003 04:40AM
#1
I know of no other persons having experience with Drappell's refractors. Check Cloudy Nights for last month's article about the 8-inch "Travel Star" (written by Drappell, himself).
I must admit, however, that I am unable to swallow the author's claims that he saw no false color whilst viewing Jupiter and Luna. -Actually, I should qualify that... If he truly did not see false color, I'm left to wonder about one or more of the following factors: his eyesight, his recollection, exit pupil (effective aperture), or the objective's coatings.
Regardless -- the scopes themselves look quite intriguing and attractive.
Cheers and best wishes.
-Dan
I must admit, however, that I am unable to swallow the author's claims that he saw no false color whilst viewing Jupiter and Luna. -Actually, I should qualify that... If he truly did not see false color, I'm left to wonder about one or more of the following factors: his eyesight, his recollection, exit pupil (effective aperture), or the objective's coatings.
Regardless -- the scopes themselves look quite intriguing and attractive.
Cheers and best wishes.
-Dan
