Posts Made By: Michael Blumenfeld

I received mine last week. Will be using it for the second time tonight. First impressions are very positive. The asthetics and mechanical functions are immaculate--yes even compared to AP or TAK. The focuser is the BEST I have ever touched. Fist visual impressions are very impressive. Great star test. As close to color free as any APO in this aperature range and great views. Will get more cooldown time tonight and hope for steady skies to do a more thorough startest. Get on the list before it gets real long because it almost certainly will.

Mike B

I need an equatorial platform for a 14.5" dob. Have had the excellent Tom O platform in the past for a smaller scope but can't afford those type of $ now. Any suggestions on quality alternatives. Also just curious to hear impressions on the type V Johnsonian platforms.

Thanks,
Mike B