... What's really maddening is that I just measured things and the narrow portion of the dovetail would fit. It's the wide part that's about 1mm too wide. When...
Hi Mike, Congrats on your winning. My opinion is that this scope is definitely a fine scope for the money, especially when the price is FREE, however, for...
Hi Mike, First, congratulions! The ZS80 semi apo is a very fine scope; I used it many
months before I purchased a Megrez ED triplet APO. I second Davids answer...
Hi all, I am back from our family vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii. I had some help and some gear to have the pleasure to be able to use for 5 pictures...
Hi to all, I have included a link to my astronomy web page below. Extensive - 88 constellations - lots of info on telescopes & accessories. Enjoy... ...
Nice Cluster Timm, What did you use. Digital? rickie Timm Bottoni <t.bottoni@...> wrote: Hi all, I am back from our family vacation to the Big Island...
Great collection of shots! Kurt ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection...
Raymond: It took me an hour to go through all your info. Excellent Job. How long did it take to put that page together? John O'Neill Seminole, Florida USA...
Hi all, this week-end I get the "first light" through my new WO Megrez II 80fl. I put two shots I take in http://groups.yahoo.com/group/William-Optics (within...
Hi Rickie, I used my Canon 20D, ISO 800, shot RAW+JPEG, unmodified, all shots were 30 seconds unguided, and these are the unprocessed JPEG images right from...
... Can't wait! Kurt __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around ...
Hi Griff, I am a new member who does not own a William Optic telescope. However, the product line is most intriguing and definitely seems to warrant further...
HI This was not my problem. I am brand new to this site. But I was curious about W/O customer service, and so I actually went in and looked at the quality of...
Hi Guys, My last CCD image with my Megrez 80 Triplet Fluorite APO is running. At this time, I've taken 13h10min on the 20hrs for my Ha luminance. This Megrez...
I've just noticed that Brad had his wonderful Tarantula Nebula published in the Aug. issue of Astronomy, page 101 As you all know, this means he wins a WO...
Congratulations to Mike, and if you take astrophotography, try your "beginner's luck" by submitting to Astronomy or S&T!! ;-) I am positive that even with the...
Griff (and Bob) you asked about using binos on Dob/ reflectors. With some of these, there might be infocus issues. Sometimes the problem is solved by using an...
... free ... by ... Cannot comment on other brands. With our own unit and our own UWAN 16 mm on a ZS105mm, the views are stunning. I think Kurt has binos, a ...
Bob, I reply again, because it was me who posted those replies... For official customer service, we have official channels, for quick customer service, I try...
Hello, I apologize if this is slightly off topic - but does any one have any 3D moon shots in color (anaglyph glasses) or know any source that may have this...
Hi all, I just wanted to see what people think about the new and improved Yahoo Message Search functionality. The ADVANCED search provides for criteria...
I am going there in two weeks and I have a few questions. 1. I am taking my 20D and if I bring my adapters, it there any scopes at the visitor center that I...
Such enthusiasm, I like to see happy people :) Thank you for the replies. Let's recap: Objective lens loose in cell Lens sharp to only 80x Rotating focuser has...
Hi Bob, 1) The scopes there are all set up for public viewing, which is free, but none are setup or suitable for imaging, nor would they let you. In case you...
Hi, The focuser is easy to take off, take apart and put back together, but I'm not sure where there could be metal shavings that would affect it, so it's...
Hi Mike, I'll buy your ZENITHSTAR 80...WithOUT the lens. What will you sell it for? I had a Zenithstar 80 (achromat doublet) and I apograded it with the...