Bill; what would be the price of the Crayford focuser for the 1278? If they're half as good as your original Crayfords, I would definately be interested. Gerry...
Hi Gerry The focusers are very good and will rotate 360 degrees. The price is $99.00 We have the 1026 version (1278 soon) and will offer them before the end of...
As for George's questions about the 153 mm. The OTA with rings and finder weights 21lbs. Should have fall availability. I will provide several demos for the...
Does this scope come standard with WO Focuser, WO 2 Inch Diagonal and which F.L. SWA eyepieces come in a set. Any idea when you'll be posting pictures of this...
Hi All, While on vaction, I visited Bill and Tammy in Knoxville. They are wonderful hosts. I wanted to pick up a pair of his binoculars. After checking out...
I have posted some pictures in the photo section. But they may be hard to find. The album is titled "102 with Williams Optics Focuser". The album title looks...
I found them. Great pictures, I'm looking forward to one for my 127/8 when they finally hit the market. I called Tammy when I first saw them and they are...
... price is $99.00 ... before the end of ... replacement ... focuser bases in black or ... post a picture ... unscrewing the old ... then the 1278. The ... ...
... price is $99.00 ... before the end of ... replacement ... focuser bases in black or ... post a picture ... unscrewing the old ... then the 1278. The ... ...
Gang, On the TMB Optical newsgroup on Yahoo I commented on the 7" fluorite Petzval APO that Thomas Back was designing for Bill and that I have on order. I...
I got My set sitting next to me, as i write this message. Still waiting on my 9 mm and 32mm dust caps. few nites ago, i was able to do a Minor visual check of...
Hi Gang, I heard that the fluorite lens element is a delicate thing: * it is soft: needs hard coating to prevent it from being scratched; * it is fragile: must...
Yes, I expect it would cleave. Its hardness is only about 5 or so. Glass is about 5.5 (on the Moh's scale), and quartz is 7. A knifeblade would scratch...
Last night was some what Cloudless,and No moon. i was able to do a much better check on these Eye Pieces. On deep Sky objects, the edge of FOV was Not an ...
... . ... I was able to get out for awhile on Friday night, to my club's dark site, and agree with what Darrell has to say in praise of these eyepieces. The...
Since I went and bought a 1278 telescope from Bill, I was wondering what kind of mounts are the 1278 users using with there scope and what kind of results are...
Hi Guys I told you the SWA were good. The 9 mms and caps for the 32 mm went out Thursday. I have sent one each of the new 26 mm and 38 mm with Tom Davis to ...
Hi Bill, Are you suggesting that the CaF2 telescopes be used only in an observatory setting due to that fragility? If not, will the supplied case for the BO...
Dear Russ: Without trying to sound too pedantic on the subject, you might consider the Burgess Optical Type 1 mount. I am getting this mount first to mount my...
I was trying to find something for the time being until Bill's telescope mount was available. The CG5 or Astroview Pro, I can use with the Orion Mak 127mm or...
Well, Russ, you had best call Bill and ask him when the Type 1 mount will be available. Donald I was trying to find something for the time being until Bill's ...
I received the 2" diagonal for the 1278 about 10 days ago and finally had a chance to test it tonight. It seems to be excellent. At powers up to 500x, the...
Well after being very happy with my 1278 I've deceided to sell it. I'm also including the custom case as well. Since this is serial number 0001, I'm guessing...
Fluorite Concerns?: I have been using Takahashi's 22x60 binos (with fluorite objectives) for about 2 years now and have not seen a a scratch on them. I've...
Fluorite Concerns?: I have been using Takahashi's 22x60 binos (with fluorite objectives) for about 2 years now and have not seen a a scratch on them. I've...
Yeah, you are right. But: I suppose Bill uses different raw materials and employs different coatings than Takahashi does, otherwise he couldn't keep the price...
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