... This is what I've experienced with my former TMB 115/805 as well. Having used it for quite some time with a Giro2 on a Manfrotto 475 tripod I upgraded to a...
Mark, I use a Giro II with a 100mm TMB, 94mm Brandon and a 80mm shortfield finder scope at the same time, total weight is around 14KG. I find that loading up...
Well, Wayne, what you say is true, but now I am more curious about the lack of response by the group to the subject line "TMB 92?" I would have thought a few...
I have a older silver classic 115 805 TMB . The alt az mount I use is the DM-6 mount. This is the best combination I have found thus far. BTW I am using the...
... WG: Jim, I was out the other night testing the Ethos with my TMB 152 (more on that later). There was certainly a flood of mixed and confused (and sad)...
Many thanks, Dietmar. Your kind words are greatly appreciated! ... www.flemingastrophotography.com Direct from Boston - brilliant diamonds in pea soup...
I tink the big focuser is overkill, re: size,but when I have a chance I'll probably get on the waiting list. I have a TMB 130SS, so I'd like it to have a...
Hey guys, Wanna know how long it takes to get there? It depends on how fast you travel and where you are going! VBG http://janus.astro.umd.edu/astro/distance/ ...
just lets hope that it will become in total not to heavy, the Astrotech 90 with its large focuser weights more as a 90 mm scope then any 4" Apo I know off,...
right, but 10 pound is the weight of todays TMB 105 with Russian lenses Markus ... From: Michael Bieler To: tmboptical@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October...
They wanted to build a scope on a tube that was built to take the 2.7" focuser. This meant a heavier tube. They felt the trade off was reasonable for an...
Hi Mike I know what the people want, but to use such big focuser you do now, they will also need the fieldflattner. If they do not get the flattner, the...
... the fieldflattner. If they do not get the flattner, the focuser is there but more or less useless. A: Not everyone uses large-format (i.e...,STL series)...
To update everyone on this issue. I thought I had it all resolved by deciding to go after the Astro- Physics flattener for their 130 f/6 Starfire Refractor....
... about ... <<snipped>> ... 152 ... confused ... me ... the new ... Thomas ... not out ... feelings ... from ... bit ... Well put, Wayne. Jim, if you haven't...
Hi Hunter! Have you considered the Tak 130 reducer / flattener? I'm considering using that on mine if I can find some indication if it works. Keep us updated...
Gary, I decided that I am throwing pennies after dollars - being cheap after spending good money on a great scope. So I have decided to go with the APM custom...
Hello Neil, Beautiful result on this object. The color narrowband makes for a nice composition. Mike ... Neil Fleming <neilfleming@...> wrote: Howdy,...
Thanks, Mike! ...Neil www.flemingastrophotography.com Direct from Boston - brilliant diamonds in pea soup ... From: Michael Sherick <michaelsherick@...> ...
Hello to all, I currently own Thomas Back's superb TMB 105/6.2 German CNC scope. I am interested in using AP 2.7" accessories on the said scope(like 2" adapter...
Hello Junn, There are a wide array of AP and RC Optical accessories that you can use on your TMB scope. If you have the Feathertouch 3545 focuser, the items I...