Paul: So you have coma with your f4.5 Dobsonian (Couder Newtonian) telescope? So what? I have a f4 Newtonian (that I made). Of course that fl is going to have...
I think not. Al had several scopes to try it out in for the very reason you mentioned, of various focal lengths. Same result each time. I witnessed. BR Rich...
Apparently, for some mysterious reason, my follow up post did not......post. So, follow up, take two. My experience was slightly different. I had no problem w/...
bill; Still removable with some lacquer thinner, which may take the label too or at least the ink on it. For security I still prefer the engraved or stamped...
... Or engraved, by the owner, with that same serial number. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has...
Won't argue that at all; just suggesting an alternative method if $$$ is an issue. It DOES work, I've done it many times myself and they're holding up just...
Hi Daniel; You know I talk to Bill a week ago, and he said something about call everyone and offering them a choice between the 91mm we have ordered (7.7) and...
Bill; Understood and no criticism intended. I just have my own preferences, which some might call prejudices ;-) Another group member suggested engraving it...
Hi Guys If you have a 91 fluorite on order and want to change to the 91 mm FPL53 triplet this is OK. The FPL scopes are ready and in transit. Here is some more...
Bill, I'll stay with the 91 fluorite. I prefer the longer FL. Any idea of when the Fluorite scopes will be avalable? Now if you could come up with something...
Hi Dan How about this, a 121 mm F9.8 Planetary Hunter . (We have been working on a 5" class version for about a year and this is the final design) I have...
Hi Guys History is about to be made. The first 50 Brick Designed Scopes are almost ready. They are 82 mm Dia F 5.8 and have 4x color correction Triplets that...
Bill, If the below unit is better suited to imaging I'll jump in on the FPL53 scope for the once in a lifetime offer. What is your opinion on the better scope...
When can we expect to receive one if we order now? What comes with it? Focuser? MRF? Rings? Is the front cell adjustable or fixed? What type of glass? ...
Warp The scope (121mm) Is all CNC and will include. 1)cnc rings 2)dovetail bar (vixen) 3)2 speed focuser (2.0") 4)MRF finder 5)sliding dewshield 6)Dielectric...
Bill, I am an avid follower of ths website.....As I am looking to upgrade to a better scope and was considering plunking some serious money for a good scope....
Congrats, glad to hear that this design is making it out of the door despite Thomas' extended illness. Okay, being a terminally curious kind of guy, I have to...
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May 3, 2007 6:59 pm
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Hi, I came home from the NEAF with one of Bill's and Tom's 80mm Planet Hunter scopes. I must say its is a really well corrected sharp image making scope, and I...
Hi Sol, I took you up on your invitation and looked over the sketch you made of Saturn. Boy, is that nice. I've been doing a bit of sketching of Saturn...
Seeing Sol's sketch prompted me to ask this? Where would I go to buy black sketch paper and the appropriate pencils or pens or chalks for it? I do all of my...
Mark, I usually sketch through my 6" refractor/chromacor or 10" reflector. Getting this 3" scope was for a particular purpose/project I have in mind. Anyway,...
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May 3, 2007 11:54 pm
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Well, I called Tammy today and took the bait on this offer. It sounds like a great imaging scope and a FANTASTIC grab and go which happens to be my top...
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May 4, 2007 4:31 am
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Hi, After a collimating my Planet Hunter I set it up having good seeing conditions A bit better than the first night when I brought this scope back from the...
Hi Jim The reference to color correction is with respect to a telescope using "normal glass". Most glasses lie near a line on the partial dispersion chart. If...
Thanks for the reply Don. I just got the f4.5 dob scope back in November. The Paragon was the first 2" low power eyepiece I have purchased. Yes, I know about...
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Tom, When are the new 30mm Paragons going to be available? Soon I hope! ;-) Allen Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has...
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