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Congradulations On Your TRIPLETS!

Started by jkurtz555, 12/03/2006 04:18PM
Posted 12/03/2006 04:18PM Opening Post
I see another Chinese optics vendor is announcing 90mm and 111mmm triplets with a price point for the 90mm at $1295 and the 111mm at $1895...all with two elements of FPL-53 glass and 2.7 inch R&P dual speed focusers. I think we're about to also see a rash of doublet announcements within this aperture range that will have lower color performance. FINALLY the larger scopes are coming with potential of true APO capabilities. EXCITING!
Posted 12/06/2006 03:30AM | Edited 12/06/2006 03:47AM #1
Astronomy Technologies. The larger one is based on FPL51. Apparently they are painted white, I would have liked to see them in those neat anodized options, like chrome, red, etc.

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