My first scope

Started by amstel78, 04/26/2003 05:22AM

Posted 04/26/2003 05:22AM Opening Post

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This is my first real telescope. It's a Konus 1793 8" reflector. My wife got it for my birthday. She even got me a set of 7 EP's to go with it and a laser collimator. I love my wife. smile

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Regards,
James
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Posted 04/26/2003 06:33AM #1

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A nice scope and a great wife, the universe has been good to you.
Bob

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Fujinon 10x70 FMT-SX binocs
Tak FS-78 ƒ/8.1 - 630mm fl.
6" ƒ/6.5 homeground newt. - 981mm fl.
10" ƒ/4.85 homeground dob. - 1231mm fl.

Posted 04/30/2003 06:48PM #2

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Hi James -

Congratulations on a nice scope, and a wonderful wife!

As Joe said, don't get so worried about getting a bigger scope. 8" is a very good size to show you most objects worth observing, and still somewhat easy to move around and set up.

I should know, I traded in my bigger, more expensive LX-200 scope for the same one you have now (Konus 1793), and could not be happier with the Konus.

I am sure you will enjoy it for years.

-Jake

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