Something you do not see every dayPosted By Larry Thaxton |
Pentax 105SD
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October 22, 2015 09:33 PM
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Refractors
October 22, 2015 09:39 PM
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Takahashi
A Takahashi Classic!Posted By Larry Thaxton |
One of the last FC-125 scopes made......
February 16, 2016 05:35 PM
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Home Observatories
Multiple telescope roll off questionPosted By Larry Thaxton |
I am in the planning stages for a home observatory. While I like the look of the MAXPod, I have two or three telescopes I want to keep permanently set up and multiple domes gets expensive fast. So my question is whether anyone has built a roll-off to house multiple scopes, what dimensions you settled on and what issues you encountered due to the increased size?
Thank you so much in advance!
Thank you so much in advance!
April 1, 2016 02:54 PM
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ASTRONOMY
Observing conditions in Bend Oregon?Posted By Larry Thaxton |
My guess is that there are a few Bend amateurs following the forums. I am interested in your evaluation of Bend in terms of planetary and deep sky visual observing. Nothing technical, just your experiences and suggestions.
Thank you in advance!
Thank you in advance!
May 19, 2016 08:53 PM
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Takahashi
Takahashi FC-125 and FS-152 at informal star partyPosted By Larry Thaxton |
Had a chance to gather a few friends to share an evening viewing with two great scopes.
October 7, 2016 01:51 PM
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Refractors
TEC200ED OwnersPosted By Larry Thaxton |
I recently acquired one of these beautiful scopes and was wondering what other owners may have learned using theirs. My plan is to use it primarily as a visual scope and I intend to install it in a rolloff structure on a permanent pier and a Losmandy HGM-200. Any advice on pier height? I am leaning toward a 54" tall pier so there is adequate height for comfortable, seated observing.
In order to raise the tube in the saddle I plan to mount an auxiliary scope on a second set of tube rings via Losmandy guide scope rings. I have an FC-76 and a couple of 4" APOs but am curious what others have done, or how much weight was needed.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated!
In order to raise the tube in the saddle I plan to mount an auxiliary scope on a second set of tube rings via Losmandy guide scope rings. I have an FC-76 and a couple of 4" APOs but am curious what others have done, or how much weight was needed.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated!
February 18, 2017 04:47 PM
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ASTRONOMY
Shipping question - not sure of the best place toPosted By Larry Thaxton |
Hi All,
I am trying to ship a scope to Eastern Europe but am having a heck of a time finding any shipper who is even half way reasonable. The scope as packed would be approximately 12"x12"x50" and weigh about 18 pounds. FedEx and UPS are quoting over $1100, USPS SAYS THE PACKAGE EXCEEDS THEIR SIZE LIMITS (the clerkat the PO said they changed their maximum dimension limit). Going to DHL shipper later today to see if they are any better. Any suggestions!
Larry
I am trying to ship a scope to Eastern Europe but am having a heck of a time finding any shipper who is even half way reasonable. The scope as packed would be approximately 12"x12"x50" and weigh about 18 pounds. FedEx and UPS are quoting over $1100, USPS SAYS THE PACKAGE EXCEEDS THEIR SIZE LIMITS (the clerkat the PO said they changed their maximum dimension limit). Going to DHL shipper later today to see if they are any better. Any suggestions!
Larry
September 5, 2017 02:57 AM
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Takahashi
Any guesses?Posted By Larry Thaxton |
Any guesses as to what it is? Andy and Jill Sedlacek cannot play.......
September 7, 2017 02:15 PM
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Takahashi
Takahashi FCT-125Posted By Larry Thaxton |
A friend in Japan found this very rare Takahashi and it is now on its way to the States. I called TNR and spoke to Art who said there may have been as few as 10 made. Though I am definitely not a Takahashi collector, I have had the good fortune to have had several hard to find Taks pass through my hands. This one is the most interesting to me!
September 24, 2017 02:35 PM
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Takahashi
Takahashi FC-125 meets FCT-125Posted By Larry Thaxton |
The FCT-125 is not only very rare, at f/5.6 is very compact! The dewshields and tube diameters are the same but the length and massive focuses are very different.
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