... exposure ... http://msfastro.net/AstroAlbum/ngc2174_11302003/ngc2174_11302003_full. html ... Yes,hexagonal stars shape due to pinched optics in low...
I really enjoy my FCT100. It provides wonderful views. In my collection it falls in an area that unfortunately relegates it to little use. Most of the time I...
... not ... We have a supply of these shorter tube in stock. the cost is $99.95. You can install it, but make certain that you do not lose collimation. Or we...
... I have made Takahashi aware of this problem that has suddenly cropped up. They are working on a solution. the Sky-90 has been produced for three and...
I just had mine redone, and I should have it back on Wednesday. I'll report on it as soon as I get it, assuming the skies cooperate. Chuck ... From: art1942us...
Art... I'm happy to hear from a TAK rep. rather than a retailer with regards to the pinched optics on the Sky-90...My concern is that before I make a deposit...
The tube holder screw is 8mmx.125x20mm Art Ciampi ... From: Michael Liantonio To: UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 9:08 AM ...
Hi Michael, Absolutely. A classic example. Do you happen to know how old your scope is? Do you recall the ambient temperature when you took the picture? Rick. ...
... It is serial # 03057, purchased around April 2003. ... was in the mid 40s F most that night. Shows what I know, I thought all refractors had that hexagonal...
Tak Makes these. Anyone tried one on a Mewlon? I would like to check collimation but the weather has been bad and I thought one of these might work. I never...
You're not completely off, the hexagonal pattern does occur for camera lenses that are stopped down. Some people stop down to reduce the aberrations in their...
I put last weeks webcam pictures of Europa and Io crossing the face of Jupiter into an animation. It is only 630K and can be seen at: ...
Randy
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Mar 1, 2004 6:57 pm
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I had installed the shorter tube and initially thought it held colimation. But under a night of excellent seeing I noticed that it was off a little. So I sent...
What is the advantage of a short tube FS-78 vs original FS-78 ? I am planning on ordering one soon and might as well order it in the configuration that is...
Hi Michael, My Sky 90 is 03105 received late last summer. If we assume 45F, then that temperature is about 7C. I am surprised that the distortion is as obvious...
Thanks for sharing your images.Excellent work randy.BOB HART ... _________________________________________________________________ Watch high-quality video...
According to the Texas Nautical Repair website, the EM-10 can handle up to 25 pounds. I have used this mount with a CN-212 which weighs in at around 20 pounds...
Using a 2.8 Tak yielding 229x, Saturn seemed surreal, etched into the background sky; and all this in mediocre seeing conditions. I can tell I'm going to use...
... Art and he said it would be replaced as soon as the new shipment comes in....?? ... I had wanted a Sky90 for years. I have an FSQ-106N that has issues with...
I believe for most people the advantage is that you can use a binoviewer, large diagonal, or anything else that greatly lengthens things behind the tube. For...
I've asked numerous times on this forum if TAK would confirm that the new Sky90's will correct this problem....There has been no confirmation as of yet....I...
Was considering the FCT 100 on Astromart last month. the only problem was lack of in focus for my AP/Baader binoviewer.I choose a TMB 100 F/8 instead. Enjoy! ...
We are NOT asking anyone for a deposit and we have a few people waiting for scopes. I have not seen one cancellation. I think Takahashi has earned it's...
Hi All, I just had my first group outing with my new fs102. It compared very well to other larger scopes. The moon was particularly nice with high contrast and...
There's an Australian guy on eBay selling a whole bunch of new Tak scopes for unbelievable prices. Only thing is, he's been a member for 5 years and has a...
Hi Paul, This is the website for the Spirit of 33 Double Star observers: www.s33.org If you like what you see there you might consider joining the Yahoo group:...
Jim, I've seen this guy post a lot of stuff...usually the listing is for a day or two only. One time I asked him what's up and did not receive a satisfactory...
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