Peter, A run involving a new product (ex. a longer f/l 155) will impact those already waiting for the f/7 version and from this perspective it does make sense...
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pandrolmb@...
ucmarkb2
Jul 1, 2004 2:18 pm
To anyone who thinks a new list should be started for visual 6", If they had been waiting for nearly 4 years for any big AP scope as I have (over 5 years for...
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chris1011@...
uncarollo2
Jul 1, 2004 2:41 pm
Hi All, Before anyone jumps to any conclusions, please wait just a bit until we can finalize the specs and get some pictures of the scope up on the web site....
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Peter Natscher
taurus142000
Jul 1, 2004 3:06 pm
Mark, I feel for your AP pain, but that's if you consider all 6" apo models to be basically the same scope and therefore be under the same list. You can't jump...
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albireo13
Jul 1, 2004 3:07 pm
Hi Roland, Thanks, this is excellent news. I, for one, have been on the 155 list for 4+ years. I'm looking for a visual-use 6" apo. While the AP155EDFS at...
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Kit Cosper
kitcosper
Jul 1, 2004 3:25 pm
Peter - AP keeps a list of people interested in a scope. They don't take orders until they plan to produce the scope(s) in question. As someone who has been...
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pandrolmb@...
ucmarkb2
Jul 1, 2004 3:34 pm
Peter, Point is moot I think as Roland has already spoken on this. This had already been determined before you raised the issue on AP Users Group. Roland...
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Peter Natscher
taurus142000
Jul 1, 2004 3:48 pm
Mark et al, Your points are sound ones and totally up to Roland on how he plans to work things out. No doubt, he's been through a lot of this telescope orders ...
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Larry Phillips
llpastro
Jul 1, 2004 5:32 pm
... us have already been where you are now :-) How does one view the waiting list? I have been unable to find that on the website. Larry Phillips...
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Otto
otocycle
Jul 1, 2004 6:01 pm
Larry - one does not view the waiting list. It is a wonderful exercise in faith and patience. But the reward is heaven, and you don't have to die to get...
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Dale Ireland
drdale_com
Jul 1, 2004 6:11 pm
Dodi Yes I think that is a little steep for an incomplete set. That is probably why they have not sold. I paid about $3000 for a complete set with Barlow a ...
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Joe Bergeron
realduskwalker
Jul 1, 2004 7:48 pm
At the recent Grand Canyon Star Party I fielded one of the smallest telescopes there: my wondrous f/7 Stowaway. Mounted for the occasion on my G11, it was one...
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wpg1956
Jul 1, 2004 8:11 pm
Hi, Mr. Christen, I hope the color scheme of the new telescope is the same as that of your present line of telescopes, i.e., black and white. There is ...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Jul 1, 2004 8:18 pm
... Although don't you miss the old watches with Radon painted numbers? I think it's time to switch from pebble white to Radon white. Same classic look in the...
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wpg1956
Jul 1, 2004 8:25 pm
I should have added that I hope the telescope TUBE is white and the telescope FOCUSER is black. Bill G. P.S. I feel like I am writing to Santa Claus. :o) ......
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scottsquires1234
scottsquires...
Jul 1, 2004 8:53 pm
Roland Great news on a visual 155. I look forward to the pictures and specs. Scott Squires http://www.scottsquires.com/Astronomy.htm ... until we can ... site....
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Kit Cosper
kitcosper
Jul 1, 2004 8:54 pm
I'm almost positive that I heard a rumor that Roland was going to adopt the paint scheme from the PT Cruiser for the new scopes. ;-) /me runs... --Kit ... Kit...
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chris1011@...
uncarollo2
Jul 1, 2004 9:05 pm
In a message dated 7/1/2004 3:57:42 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Blue Flames are optional. Roland Christen [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Jul 1, 2004 9:11 pm
... Dont toy with me.... :) if it's just the dewshield with blue flames, I'll order a flamed dewshield and a plain one with my scope. Mike...
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Jay Reynolds Freeman
Jay.Freeman@...
Jul 1, 2004 9:18 pm
... How about white sidewalls? And a hood ornament? -- Jay Freeman...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Jul 1, 2004 9:37 pm
Cassini presents the Encke Gap.. or is it the minima? Hmmm, looks like a clean shot to me, yes, I think this one is the gap, fellows, I do see a sharp edge to...
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Otto
otocycle
Jul 1, 2004 9:45 pm
Cool - it never occurred to me that Cassini would settle this long- standing argument. "Gap" it is.... CS - Otto ... like a clean shot to me, yes, I think...
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chris1011@...
uncarollo2
Jul 1, 2004 9:57 pm
In a message dated 7/1/2004 4:43:59 PM Central Daylight Time, ... It's the Encke Gulch or maybe Canyon. Roland Christen [Non-text portions of this message have...
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chris1011@...
uncarollo2
Jul 1, 2004 9:58 pm
In a message dated 7/1/2004 4:49:58 PM Central Daylight Time, ... I only do Fords. Roland Christen [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Chris Curran
chriscurran
Jul 1, 2004 10:00 pm
Contact your local cycle shop - I have my OTA out right now getting a Harley flame job...<g>... I'll post photo's when it's back. Chris...
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Percy Mui
pmui012000
Jul 1, 2004 10:35 pm
It MUST have chrome also...makes it "faster" you know! :) Percy ... How about white sidewalls? And a hood ornament? -- Jay Freeman To UNSUBSCRIBE, or for...
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Peter Natscher
taurus142000
Jul 1, 2004 10:53 pm
Mike, I think that is the Cassini Division. Peter Natscher Monterey, California...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Jul 2, 2004 2:47 am
... Actually, we're all being somewhat wrong.... It's the Encke _Division_, not the Encke Gap, which means JPL's web page is a bit wrong as well. I guess they...
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kbschaan
Jul 2, 2004 3:46 am
Hello, I am kind of curious what it means to be a "visual" refractor, maybe someone can explain. Does this have something to do with double/triplet lens, color...
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jjvickers2000
Jul 2, 2004 5:39 am
... Actualy it is equipted with a raised dew shield sporting a "Christen Blower". The true purpose of this inovative design is not yet entirely known by the...
