collimation of TV102Posted By Scott Ayer |
Posts Made By: Scott Ayer
March 8, 2004 02:24 AM
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TeleVue
April 16, 2004 02:11 AM
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Chinese Optics Imports
Its the burgess that always gets soldPosted By Scott Ayer |
I think that the statement that "I acquired a **** scope and so now I am selling the burgess" does not necessarily imply poor quality of the burgess scope. It would depend on what "other scope" was Purchased. I had the opprtunity to purchase a used TV102 at a good price so something had to go.Which would you keep?- The Burgess 102 was actually a decent scope for the price but I wouldnt expect it to compare to A televue. I also concede that Bill Has had a lot of Quality control problems and is terrible at exaggerating his delivery dates. It just seems to me a lot of people are expexting apo performance in a cheap achromat(unrealistically)
Just My 2 cents!
Scott
Just My 2 cents!
Scott
December 14, 2006 04:32 AM
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Meade
Meade Series 5000 127mm tripletPosted By Scott Ayer |
Has anyone seen any of these new 5" triplets yet? I was just wanting to know if they were out yet .Under $2000 Seems like a heck of a deal for a 5" apo.I have seen a few reviews on the 80mm ed- havnt seen any on the 127 yet.
January 13, 2007 02:39 AM
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Refractors
Astronomics TMB130 giveawayPosted By Scott Ayer |
Just wanting to know which one of you lucky guys/gals won the TMB 130 ? I assume I didnt since I havnt recieved an email yet
July 18, 2007 08:51 PM
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Star Parties
Whatever happened to Astrofest?Posted By Scott Ayer |
Every year for the last 10 years, Ive told myself I wanted to go to Astrofest. I have noticed that it is considerably smaller than it used to be for the last few years.Did this get split up into another star party or is it just a thing of the past?
November 1, 2007 04:16 PM
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After Dark
17P HOLMESPosted By Scott Ayer |
Does anyone know if any of the BIG observatories have posted any photos of the comet ? I searched a few days ago and couldnt find any.
I know telescope time is precious but It would be neat to see an image from someplace like Keck, or the new LBT telescope!
I know telescope time is precious but It would be neat to see an image from someplace like Keck, or the new LBT telescope!
April 1, 2008 03:20 PM
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Reflectors
Aperture Fever Strikes again!Posted By Scott Ayer |
Well, Im running a fever again. Any one got the cure?
Im Thinking of Buying a 20" truss dob. Just concerned if it would be worth the cost (stepping up from a 15") Any thoughts?
:S
Im Thinking of Buying a 20" truss dob. Just concerned if it would be worth the cost (stepping up from a 15") Any thoughts?
:S
April 18, 2008 04:50 AM
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Equipment Talk
best focuser for big dobPosted By Scott Ayer |
I recently acquired a used 20" Obsession and I am thinking of upgrading the focuser . I have the older JMI DX series focuser.
I am considering the JMI EV1 with fine focus or the FeatherTouch focuser. Any one had a chance to compare these 2?
Thanks
I am considering the JMI EV1 with fine focus or the FeatherTouch focuser. Any one had a chance to compare these 2?
Thanks
June 28, 2008 05:18 PM
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ASTRONOMY
ISS amateur telescopePosted By Scott Ayer |
Has anybody heard anymore about the plans to put an Amateur telescope aboard ISS or has it got shelved. Used to see a lot about it in 2001-2002.
March 29, 2010 09:28 PM
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Telescope Making
6" homebuilt refractorPosted By Scott Ayer |
Thought I would mention that my friend Matt decided to build a 6" f/15 achromat from the plans in Richard Berry's book. It has a D&G 6" lens and cell/ GSO focuser. Everything else is made from Oak or plywood.
Here's a link to a photo gallery showing construction...
http://tgoastronomy.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=8576077
Here's a link to a photo gallery showing construction...
http://tgoastronomy.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=8576077
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