After 15 years, Jim Ehlers and I got to observe once again with our 4" f/15 Refractors. Jim's is a classic Unitron with all the toys,down to the Unihex. Mine is a Vixen circa 1985, on a CI-700 mount and Dobbin's Hardwood field tripod.
Both scopes were outstanding, and the double stars we cast our scopes at, pleased beyond expectation. In all about 30 stars observed.
We observed from Romeo Michigan, on the grounds of the Warren Astronomical Society's, Stargate Observatory.
The night was damp with dew, but once it fell, dawes limit was easy pickings. The joys of the long f/ratio scopes are rare to many in the hobby these days, but those who are in the know, smurk at the stubby, expensive OTA's being offered. Save your money and go long!
Regards, Alan - Wixom, MI. 8O
Both scopes were outstanding, and the double stars we cast our scopes at, pleased beyond expectation. In all about 30 stars observed.
We observed from Romeo Michigan, on the grounds of the Warren Astronomical Society's, Stargate Observatory.
The night was damp with dew, but once it fell, dawes limit was easy pickings. The joys of the long f/ratio scopes are rare to many in the hobby these days, but those who are in the know, smurk at the stubby, expensive OTA's being offered. Save your money and go long!
Regards, Alan - Wixom, MI. 8O
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Boy!, I'd like to be in the middle of this duel!!!!!!
