Find a Takahashi TOA-130. Nothing else even comes close. Since your putting a limit at 5k, you can get a used one for just under that. Read the reviews,...
Hi, I would reccomend a Tec 140 apo. It is the best bargain in astronomy at $4600. I own a Tec 200mm apo., and it is incredible. As for the Tak 130, I have...
I have found the new black CNC tube TMB 130mm F6 to be the perfect telescope, with the added benefit of being very short and more portable than the TOA which I...
Guys, I have a few Pentax XL's that I use on the FS-128 but the opportunity has arisen to get hold of a 2.5mm and 7.5mm Tak LE's. I have been impressed with...
I wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of a company that could strip and recoat a 180mm APO lens I would prefer someone here in the US Thanks ...
Well, I've owned the AP130 f/6, a TEC-140, an FS-152, and at the same time a TOA-130. For a $4-5K budget, I would recommend the TEC140. It has wonderful ...
Michael, try Al Misuik at Sirius Optics, they will strip and recoat refractor objectives. Best Regards, Andy 51.19N Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (Nothing's...
I though that the hard coatings on lenses needed to be polished off, then the lens refigured. This is mucho $$$. I may be completely wrong, however. ... that...
Andy Here's a comparison, as I've recently been comparing them all on the moon: 3.6mm Tak Hi Ortho's: - sharper image than 7mm Naglers barlowed 2x - very...
Thanks Nick, I do like my XLs but I think I will pick up the LEs and compare them and see. The LEs dont seem to come up very often in the UK as used eps and...
... that could ... Michael, I suggest you contact whoever made the scope, and get an opinion about having it recoated. As someone else mentioned, I don't...
Yes It is a TMB-180 lens, and no TMB cannot help me with it Michael SDS ... From: jgf3 [mailto:jgfusco3@...] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 3:28 PM ...
... The scope manufacture who made the lens said they don't recoat, relax and just enjoy the views, their advice. The lens will need to be seperated and the...
What manufacturer was this and what did you use to clean the objective. My understanding was that modern coatings are totally resistant to most solvents you...
This is the same situation I am in I cleaned the lens with ROR lens cleaner and a lot of the coatings along the outer edges and some in the middle came off So...
Michael, Al is your man I think old coatings can be chemically removed. Best Regards, Andy 51.19N Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (Nothing's Satisfactory Unless It's...
Michael, Al is your man I think old coatings can be chemically removed. Best Regards, Andy 51.19N Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (Nothing's Satisfactory Unless It's...
I've been over to Barry Greiner's (D&G Optics) several times and watched him clean lenses and the only cleaner he uses is plain old Ivory hand soap. He lets...
I think the situation may be different when the lens is mounted and cannot be immersed. You need a cleaner that will not leave a residue. If you try wiping...
How many of our members own or have looked through one of these vintage Tasco telescopes? They were sold for only a limited time period in the 1970's, and...
Hi John Interesting articles! The pillar mounted altaz 60mm is very unusual! I've never seen one before. It's too bad that the reputation of the 60mm...
... Geez, does this bring back fond memories. My first refractors were Jaegers 5 and 6 inch achromats from the early 70s. Looking at the price of their air...
... In the "IIRC" Department.... There was a recent (within the past week or so) thread on the Talking Telescopes lists about Jaegers... I don't remember the...
... Yikes!! $1750 for an air spaced 6 inch f/8 achromat (MagFl, not multicoated).....you can buy the whole telescope, including mount from Meade, Celestron for...
This has been a very popular refractor in the past. I have owned 4 units, each of which has exhibited superior optical and mechanical quality throughout. I...
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