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Posts Made By: andy young

May 9, 2003 01:09 AM Forum: Astro-Physics

AP130EDT vs155EDFS

Posted By andy young
hello....
are there any advantages of an AP130EDT ( f8.3) over an AP155EDFS besides portability? since the former has the basically the "same" lens set, just scaled down to five inches. Why is this scope produced ( sometimes )if a 155EDFS has the same lens, and a one inch advantage to boot ?


May 30, 2003 03:55 AM Forum: Takahashi

EM10 capacity - 15 lbs conservative ?

Posted By andy young
I have a tak mount, the EM10USD and its weight limit was stated around 15, 16 pounds and is usually used for 4 inch refractors and smaller. I happen to have a five inch f8 refractor, at about 16 pounds, + 2-5 pounds more for the finder and mounting plate. ( its probably over 19 pounds ) It works and tracks well ( so far )

can the gears be damaged from overloading this mount ? what is the most weight someone has used on this mount ?

July 31, 2006 11:56 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

the next AP scope production run ?

Posted By andy young
Hi,

I have been away from the hobby a couple of years .... and have been out of the loop on the news and recent events at AP. I was wondering if there was any news/rumors on when the next AP telescope production run might happen ?

regards,
Andy,
on the list since '99 smile 8)

May 9, 2003 03:41 AM Forum: Astro-Physics

AP130EDT vs155EDFS

Posted By andy young
Glenn

less expensive sounds good. smile thats pretty much what I thought too. I have a 155EDF and am guessing at the advantages to be had with a 130EDT, since I may purchase one despite the two scopes being somewhat close in aperature.

May 9, 2003 12:47 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

AP130EDT vs155EDFS

Posted By andy young
Glenn,

I think that is a reasonable assessment. There probably aren't many nights I would opt for the 5 inch EDT with the choice of a six inch with its obvious advantages. Logical reasoning- but then if my purchases were logical I wouldnt own as many refractors as I do ! smile


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