Various conflicts, commitments, and interests have combined to limit my dark sky time to only three outings in the last two years. Because of this, I've...
most of you may remember me, THE new Guy, who joined this group just a few weeks ago. i posted a few questions, and then a few more letting every one here...
Hi Wayne, Actually I'm more worried about the "the first night a friend was with me who knows more about apos than I, pointed out that a simple star test was ...
the scope was out on the first night for almost 3 hours. 3 nights later the scope was out about an hour longer since the moon was coming up later in the...
I forgot to post the other equipment I was using. Every thing was set up on a CG-5 goto. The 2" dielectric diagonal from the TV85 was being used, along with my...
... Your scope may or may not have a problem, but here are some thoughts. Longer and faster lenses will have less depth of field than shorter or slower ones....
Hi Wayne It would be really very nice if you would talk to me the seller regards problems first . Tell me please why you reporting to this newsgroup that you...
Wayne, I regret to read about Your recent concerns and problems You have to face. but I can tell You this and it comes from my personal experience and ...
To Markus, and any one else who MAY feel I have over stepped any boundaries. First, I want to mention that I have contacted your representative in Florida. And...
by the way, if any one here can translate a message from me, to once again express my sincere apologies to Markus. that would be most kind of you. again, i...
Hi Wayne I am in contact with John and as soon he could perform a relaible startest I will know his opinion to whom I trust, because we did both many times...
Thomas, as one of Your most content and happy 9inch TMB APO customers I just want to send You very best wishes from Austria for a speedy recovery and may Your...
Hi I have a TMB130 f6 that I have yet to look through. What do people consider the best short and long focal length EPs to match the optics of this scope? ...
... It depends what you're looking at, but for planets, and small DSO, the TMB Supermonocentric is tops in my book. Sharp as a razor, scads of contrast, and...
Hello Wayne B, Thomas, Markus and all enjoyers of everything TMB. First, might I also add that I hope Thomas Back makes a full and speedy recovery with...
Dear Wayne G., I can't imagine how embarrassing it would be to be confused with Wayne B. Your post was a right on. Bob P. ... [Non-text portions of this...
Hi, I have been out of the loop as far as what's best in equipment and was wondering if some of you wonderful gentlemen could please help out with a few...
Has anyone compared the 40TMB against a 40 Pentax? ... From: Mark To: tmboptical@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 3:49 PM Subject: [tmboptical]...
Julie, The three most used larger mounts are the Paramount ME, the AP1200, and the Losmandy Titan. Any of these mounts should hold an 8” TMB with no ...
I'd vote for an EM-200 for the portable mount, and a Paramount ME for the permanent mount. The EM-200 will take the weight, is very portable, and has a great,...
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Hi Julie, I would recommend the GM2000 from 10Micron (Italian manufacturer). It is not a cheap mount at all, but it has several advantages. First, it is...
The 130 f/9.25 is relatively lightweight, but it is also relatively long. Mine seems happy on my G-11. That is as "small" a mount as I would want for it. The...
Julie, congrats on Your decision to upgrade Your astro-equipment! concerning the 130 TMB scope I would recommend to pick a GEMINI 41 field EQ-mount. You can...
Karel, That 10Micron equipment after looking at their website reminds me of the heyday of Campagnolo bicycle parts and other things Italian. Simply beautiful...
hello to everyone ive just orded a tmb 130 and i plan to use it on a eq 5 mount, i dont plan on doing any astro work, so just want to know if others think the ...
Is anyone having problems with their yahoo acct? It seems when I go to sign in they say I don't have any accts and I must have twenty of them. When I go to...