... wrote: [...] ... clusters ... field ... Yes, the scope will be great for wide-field views,and fine at moderate powers. The false color is really obtrusive...
This is just an example of how an old dog can be taught "new tricks" in this hobby and it is not always necessary to have the latest, greatest and most...
Hiya Friends , Name is Andy . I am just 3 years old in astronomy & currently own 10x50 bino & 5 inch f/6 NEWT. I am currently in UK & have to decide on buying...
... be ... Hello there Andy, Given your budget and the primary DSO usage, I'd personally not pick any of the above. I'd personally pick an 8" Dob instead ;-)....
Hiya Ron , Thanks for reply. Sorry just to add now ,I did own an 8 inch Dob (hand made optics) f/8 , was great on planets & deep sky , but not very mobile. I...
Mark, The ED lens coupled with the f9 fl could work to make this a really nice little scope. How about mounted on a SVP GEM? Happy Skies, Mike Casey Pasadena...
They are on Orion's web site now in the OTA configuration or with RA drive mount and diagonal and eyepiece for $1339 or dual drive mount for $1388. George D...
That's all very nice. But, a Newt is completely APO. I would rather support a company like Astro-Physics or Takahashi even if it cost more. But you don't care...
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Did I miss something here? Is there a problem with supporting an Orion product? They seem like a pretty easy to deal with, straight forward, customer...
I don't have a problem with Orion. I have a problem with red China. Rich...
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In a message dated 8/9/2004 11:25:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, rnapo@... ... Rich: Take no offense but I have no clue what you mean here. I would love to ...
In a message dated 8/9/2004 11:43:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... They are actually great to deal with and do honor that 30 day money back guarantee. Customer...
... I'm well aware Takahashi is not an American company. I have a hard time avoiding products from Communist China, but I try. Rich...
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Also... Keep in mind that China is not quite as RED as it use to be. Industry is starting to flourish.... Capitalism is taking hold. In the next 4 years they...
... If these $999 ED100 refractors are not made in Communist China I will be happy to hear about it. I'm not against China, just the Communist part. Rich...
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Communism with a happy face. If you want to think the leaders of Communist China are benign and don't profit from the action, go right ahead. I'm sure many ...
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... rnapo@z... ... Traveler goes back ... all of ... who have ... As well as it ... supporting ... Reality check.... Let's see....a 120mm Tak APO OTA for $4500...
The Tak FS102 has been about $2k. I hope it is still made in Japan. Rich...
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... be. ... In the next ... automobiles. With ... money ... slow in the ... the PEOPLES ... political shift ... Very well stated! Individual wealth and access...
... "Hold on to your butts..." to paraphrase Jarassic Park. The cost of everything (including OIL) will be affected in the future by this HUGE market. Look at...
I already have a Meade 12" LX200 in the observatory, and I am looking for a portable refractor. I have been heard many good things about the ED100. I am...
... Although few people have seen the ED100, its build and optical quality are likely to be on par with the ED80. In considering a comparison between the ED100...
... when compared ... That is entirely a matter of opinion: portable scope for what is the question. While the TV-102 isn't airline portable, it's extremely ...
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