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Posts Made By: robert rule

September 7, 2002 05:18 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

apm us 130mm apo

Posted By robert rule
Anybody know anything about apm's us 130 mm silver star apochromatic? It sounds impressive, but I haven't seen any reviews.

Thanks, bob

November 21, 2002 05:15 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

carbon tubes: are they worth it?

Posted By robert rule
I have seen several ads touting these tubes. As an example intes offers this as an option with a hefty price tag. Are they worth the extra cost.

December 6, 2002 03:57 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Intes m703 deluxe to complement Traveler

Posted By robert rule
I have a Traveler with the AP 600 mount. I am looking for something to complement the Traveler yet still remain portable. My budget is around $2000.00. I have looked at the Intes closely. Anyone have experience with this OTA? Or, any other OTA suggestions?

Thanks for looking, Bob

January 30, 2003 10:00 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

celestron 9.25 OTA. Why so special?

Posted By robert rule
I have been looking for something to complement a Traveler on an AP 600 mount. I've been reading a lot about this OTA. I am sure that this has come up before but what makes it appear to be so special? Also, is there a great range in quality now that the company has been taken back over by professionals? Finally, any particular dealers that will make sure that everything is in excellent shape? I am leaning towards Company Seven.

Thanks for your time,

Bob

March 20, 2003 07:32 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

Altizimuth head for 600 wood tripod

Posted By robert rule
I have a 600 mount and a Traveler. I would love to put a altizimuth head like the TV Yoke on the 600 tripod for quick views rather than set up the "big" head. Any suggestions.

Thanks, Bob

June 25, 2003 03:38 AM Forum: Celestron

carbon tube for 9.25

Posted By robert rule
I just purchased a brand new OTA with an aluminum tube from Company Seven. Great optics. However, what is the advantage if any of a Carbon Tube? I am assuming the optics are the same.
thanks, Bob

November 18, 2005 08:28 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

TEC 140 vs Celstron 91/4

Posted By robert rule
I have a Traveler and a Celestron 91/4 SCT that I purchased from Company Seven. I use an AP600 mount. The 9 1/4 has outstanding optics and I enjoy it very much but it can be a pain to collimate and you have the cool down time issue. The question I have is to whether a TEC 140 would give me the same or better views, be carried easly on the AP 600 mount and would this justify the extra cost? I have never looked through a TEC 140 so I have no way to compare images.

Appreciate your thoughts on this.

Thanks,
Bob

January 23, 2006 02:04 AM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Canon SD450 for astrophotography

Posted By robert rule
I purchased a Canon SD450 camera for my wife. It is the one she wanted. My question is can it be used for astrophotography? And, if so what would I need to get it up and running. I would appreciate any help you experts can give me. I have a Traveler on an AP600E mount.

Many thanks,
Bob

October 3, 2006 11:59 PM Forum: Telescope Making

virgin teflon

Posted By robert rule
Help, I need some strips of Virgin teflon. I have called Meridian several times but no answer and no answering machine. I have emailed them several times to no avail. Does anyone have any idea where I can purchase some teflon strips? Or how I can get in touch with Meridian?

Many thanks,
Bob

December 14, 2006 04:56 PM Forum: Meade

Excellent service

Posted By robert rule
smile Just wanted to send a note saying that I received excellent service from Meade when I had an eyepiece problem. David Lee, their representative handled my problem in a very professional and timely manner and my problem was taken care of very quickly.

Bob Rule

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