Posts Made By: Alan Rothenberg

Jerry,
No color problem, and it's light weight makes the Mewlon my ideal "grab and go" scope. I couldn't justify paying thousand for a short 4" refractor just because it's an APO. I have a 4" Vixen refractor but it's f/15. She's a bit more to set up, and rides on a CI700 mount. The light weight tube of the Mewlon compared to my old C-8 is also a great advantage. The Polaris mount is at it's max with the mewlon, but she takes it like a champ. I understand the 210 is not much more weight then my 180. The first time I looked at the Moon with the TAK., I had to hang onto the tripod, the image was that stunning. Mars was very good but not quite the image the Vixen was giving. Uranus is resolvable as a green ball with a 9mm LV in the Mewlon. The 4" is best for the planets, and the Vixen for Deepsky, and less bright objects. I'm very happy with my two toys. If your ever in Michgan your welcome to take a peak. Alan

Jeff,
I'm by not means a expert, but I've stacked an 80mm f/9 on a 4" f/15. The advantage is by adjusting the ota's at a right angle to the counter weight bar, it is easier to get a good balance. By mounting them side by side you balancing becomes that much more complicated. If it's a portable set up verses fixed, could also make a person change there minds. Alan

Justin,
If you have an NPR radio station near your observing site (if it's near a University you do)you may want to see if they carry the HEARTS OF SPACE program. Visit http://www.hos.com/ for information.

I've enjoyed electronic, classical and 20's jazz music while observing for over 23 years. I started listining to the Synergy series at first. This was a electronic version of classical music that may be rare to find today. Pick up some cds by Isao Tomita, Vangelis, or Steve Roach. Amazon is a great place to look. Enjoy the ride. Alan

Allen,
I won a $25.00 gift certificate from Scope City at our club's banquet last night. It's good toward the purchase of a telescope or Bionocular. I've got too many scopes now.

If you would like this to give a young astronomer looking for some help in purchasing their first instrument, I would be glad to send it to you. Reply with an address. Best of Luck!

Alan Rothenberg
Warren Astronomical Society
Wixom, MI.

Aaron,
You mini-review has cooled my nerves about my recent order of a PST. I guess I will not be unhappy with it's size. Thanks, Alan