Just wanted to give the group a heads up.... and first chance... Looks like I will be selling my beloved and great performing Meade LXD75 / AR5 - 127mm...
Search the Orion website for Tube Rings. They stock rings for all their scopes. The rings have a 1/4-20 hole in the bottom for attaching to various mounts....
I'm putting together another order for the Belt Drive Conversion Kits for the Meade LXD 55/75 series of mounts. Cost will be $74.70 which includes shipping in...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Refractors group. File : /Warps AR5...
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Aug 13, 2006 8:03 pm
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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Refractors group. File : /Warps AR5...
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Aug 13, 2006 8:05 pm
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Just thought I'd give the group a heads up on my AR5 Refractor with MoonLight Focuser going up for sale with extras. Posted in a folder in the files group. ...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Refractors group. File : /Warps AR5...
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Aug 16, 2006 4:41 am
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Refractors will be closed down and deleted after the end of this month. Thanks for your past support and enthusiasm and the best of luck in the future for all...
At the end of the month, Refractos will close down and be deleted. Thanks for your past support and enthusiasm and all the best in your future for this great...
... From: "blackstar7us" <gpj4@...> To: <Refractors@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 10:03 PM Subject: [Refractors] Just a question...
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Sep 20, 2006 5:42 am
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Hi Bill, Sorry to here that. This group has a huge amount of info and it's ashame to see it go. Best Regards, Jim Jim Fusco ...
I have volunteered to take over the Refractors group and keep it going. I am also a moderator on the "Telescope_Accessories" group. All members interested in...
Thanks Rick for stepping up MarkT ... From: Rich Wood To: Refractors@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 11:17 PM Subject: [Refractors] Group...
There is currently an AP 180mm F7 on Astromart with an asking price of $40,000 per a posting on another group. Considering the fact that similar aperture and F...
From the standpoint of functionality/use I agree. That kind of investment opens a wide range of other options even for the dedicated imager. Like a 9" TMB and...
Hi, Nice to see some activity in this group again. To wit (and to add traffic here), let me share a conundrum that I'm bouncing back and forth here. I have a...
Wayne; Maybe we should add the two items they say are banned from all bar conversations to the banned list, religion and politics ;-) Seriously I want to...
Eric; I do not see anyone who offers standard rings or a TV type single ring for the ED66 scopes from Astro Tech, Stellarvue or WO. Stellarvue has just...
I recently received the 40mm TMB Paragon eyepiece and IMO it is excellent. It seems to be tight to the edge of the field of view down to F6 at least and have...
Hi Rich, Thanks for the idea! I forgot about Ken! The closest I could find that might work (but might need a bit of "padding") is Parallax, which has 3" rings....
... Hi Rich, Just came over from your notice at the Stellarvue site. Thanks for stepping up to this, it is needed! I also agree with your approach, sounds fair...
Eric; The diameter difference is only about .050" between 75mm & 3" so a single layer of felt from Lowes or Home Depot should pad the rings adequately. I have...