http://tinyurl.com/NosyNeighborCure Actually, I think the 6 inch f/12 would be more a more practical construction project, although the Neighbor Deterrent...
It's good to see someone stepping up to help keep the group going! Like, I am sure, many others I read all posts on the group, but only comment or post if...
... If I were to buy a 5" or larger Refractor, it would be an early upgrade to purchase a Crayford focuser. R&P focusers are a real pain, especially at high...
Michael, a Short Tube 80 is a scope that everyone should own at least one of. Inexpensive, light enough to use on most photo tripods, compact and easy to carry...
The 90mm f/10 I bought on cloudynights was the first telescope my wife and I used to see Saturn last year. We were thrilled, and I had bought a $45 GEM from...
For $119.95 new they make a great second scope but for the Newbee who needs a mount eyepieces etc. it is not the best choice. The price of the ShortTube ST-80A...
Hi Dennis and welcome to the group. The 80mm f/7 ED triplet looks interesting but I don't know any one importing it the little 60mm f/6 triplet is also...
I really would like a 6 inch refractor, but it just is not in the budget. These guys have a number of 6 inch doublets, both in cells and without, for sale....
Frank: Keep your eyes open and sometimes you can find a pretty good deal on a Celestron CR6 Refractor I think they are called. I almost bought one new once...
Hi Michael, I actually saw that eBay ad while researching, I did email him at your suggestion, so thanks. The main difference between my scope and the one...
Frank, The mount alone is worth the money. I picked up my Baby NexStar to use with a Nighthawk Classic. The Orion clearance price was $205 for the mount and...
You can get just the mount from iOptron for $249 the package with the 80mm f/5 is $309. At $199 with the scope it is a good deal even if you don't need the...
Hi David, They do have some interesting products. I wonder how much of a problem cooling might be for a 4-lens design. They also list some aspherical...
Hi Frank, If you have used short focal length refractors the longer ones like an f/12 are much more difficult to point and bump to than the usual f/5 to f/8...
Thank you, Ted. If I do this, I think I would start with a 4-foot-long 4-sided plywood tube sized to fit over the Sonotube, so the unsupported ends do not sag...
I got a better idea... why not just buy my 102ED? It should fit on your mount with few issues. ... From: brian nordstrom <brn_nordstrom@...> Subject:...
Word has gotten back from the show that William Optics will soon be reopening their US offices. Whether you are a "WO Fan Boy", just a Refractor junkie or a...
I would love to Is it still for sale ? E/mail me and we will talk .Brian . ... From: Warp <warpcorp@...> Subject: Re: [Chinese_Refractor] Re: A Homemade...
my friend all you need is a 3inch optical flat and some engineering skills eg draw out the ray trace of f/15 ande 1/2 it ther mirror off the top of my head...
Frank, I forgot to mention that you can obtain small lengths of metal tubes for telescopes both from Hastings Pipe Company and I think from Barry at D&G...
