... Chris, With #96 in your hands, I am quite puzzled as to why we are not seeing more observational reports and/or images using the AP160. Are people stashing...
I did a search on Astromart and found three AP 160's for sale since 2005. I've imaged 6 of the last 7 nights and use the scope all the time for deep sky...
Martin, I checked both the classified and auctions and also found a total of three pieces. However and for example, I did not see the listing where the asking...
I know there are a lot of AP 155's out there yet only a handful will post pictures. I don't think numbers of pictures posted are a indication of lack of use....
In case anyone is interested, there is an AP130/f6.3 GT on sale on Astromart. http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=604284 Anthony....
So it is a film. Well it is "filled" but not with much. I know someone who had an AP 7", didn't like it and sold it because he didn't like the amount of time...
I thought I'd ask how folks like me with a small, AP 130mm, refractor are balancing the scope in Dec now that we're hanging heavier cameras, field flatteners,...
Joe, Use a long dovetail bar with a short saddle. 17" in the case of a Losmandy or 15" in the AP version. Joe http://www.binoscope.com/ ... [Non-text portions...
Joe, I had the same problem with my AP160 ... I have a plate on top of the rings for piggy- backing a second telescope. However, when not in use, I attach two...
David I did not realise AP made an oiled 7", but I guess there were a lot of scopes produced as custom orders that were never advertised. It would be nice if...
It's a very long time between cloud breaks here, but spring is less than eighty days away. http://www.avertedimagination.com/img_pages/happynewyear09.html ...
All that oil? I don't usually take the bait like this but, all that oil? How could the minute amount of oil, compared to the large amount of glass, have any...
Hi guys. Only 75 f and sunny here in Palm Desert today. (G) Giles, great place to spend the first day of the New Year. Jim ... From: <gilovision2@...> ...
I saw that. Should make somebody a fine package! Somebody else will get a new year's surprise though as I just gave one up to the next guy on the list. I...
Looks like my yard..... :-'/ ....... tonight is actually clear for a change but the winds are howling at 30mph.... not worth opening up the observatory with...
Right now, I am sitting outside "in the cold" under the stars, imaging in my backyard. After this 2008 bad year for imaging here, 2009, the year of astronomy,...
Great story tmc. Many, many thanks for your service and sacrifice. As for other factors of 2008, I can relate, but since first light with my AP140 was in...
I think they made 2 differend oiled 7" scopes. F9 and an F7 that looks like a 155 EDF w/larger tube and lens. Not sure if the F9 is oiled but I know the F7...
Now that I know the real deal I agree with you totally Jim. He also said that because of the weight of the oil the scope had to be balanced with the EP to...
Uh... I have an F9 180 EDT which is oil spaced. I think you would need several buckets of oil to unbalance the objective any more than the mass of glass does...
Stuart, Thank you for your most generous words! They really made my day. My best wishes to you and the AP-UG Group for the New Year! John ... From: S HEGGIE...
Hi, all! I have a 6" f/9 Starfire, and have been searching the messagaes to pin down what the serial numbers mean, both concerning the number of the instrument...
Hi Neil, I have a 91/92 (pre-ED) Starfire 152mm f/9 air-spaced triplet. I will check and see if my SN looks like yours. I am facing a dilemma on mine...I've...
In a message dated 1/1/2009 4:58:30 PM Central Standard Time, ... Looks like my backyard. Rolando ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know...
In a message dated 1/1/2009 6:57:24 PM Central Standard Time, ... Weight of the oil? There is no weight to the oil. One ounce of oil is enough to oil about 500...
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