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34865
... 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...
Andreas Braun
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Oct 1, 2007
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34866
... Yep - I use a Discmounts' DM4 alt-az on a heavy duty wooden tripod and it works very well, even at 180x. - David...
David B
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Oct 1, 2007
12:48 pm
34867
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...
Rob Willett
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Oct 1, 2007
12:49 pm
34868
Thanks, Ivan. Glad you liked it! ... www.flemingastrophotography.com Direct from Boston - brilliant diamonds in pea soup...
Neil Fleming
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Oct 1, 2007
2:25 pm
34869
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...
Jim Ferreira
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Oct 1, 2007
8:59 pm
34870
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...
Danny Halstead
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Oct 1, 2007
9:41 pm
34871
... 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)...
Wayne G
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Oct 2, 2007
3:09 am
34872
Many thanks, Dietmar. Your kind words are greatly appreciated! ... www.flemingastrophotography.com Direct from Boston - brilliant diamonds in pea soup...
Neil Fleming
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Oct 2, 2007
3:09 am
34873
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...
sforster12
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Oct 2, 2007
3:11 am
34874
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/ ...
Terry Tuggle
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Oct 2, 2007
8:23 am
34875
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,...
apm_telecopes
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Oct 2, 2007
12:59 pm
34876
At 10 pounds the 90 is not that bad. The TMB 100 f/8 with the original German Tube was around 22 with rings and such. Mike...
Michael Bieler
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Oct 2, 2007
2:01 pm
34877
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...
Anfrage
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Oct 2, 2007
2:07 pm
34878
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...
Michael Bieler
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Oct 2, 2007
2:20 pm
34879
Hefty; yes, but the solid focuser along with the fast f/ratio make it extremely attractive for astrophotography. Jim Livermore CA...
Jim Ferreira
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Oct 2, 2007
3:18 pm
34880
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...
Anfrage
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Oct 2, 2007
3:37 pm
34881
An interesting and fun link. Thanks, Terry Wade ... fast you...
Wade Van Arsdale
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Oct 2, 2007
4:07 pm
34883
... 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)...
Wade Van Arsdale
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Oct 2, 2007
4:43 pm
34884
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....
hewholooks
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Oct 2, 2007
7:38 pm
34885
... about ... <<snipped>> ... 152 ... confused ... me ... the new ... Thomas ... not out ... feelings ... from ... bit ... Well put, Wayne. Jim, if you haven't...
mark_1968
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Oct 3, 2007
1:34 am
34886
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 Thomas
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Oct 3, 2007
6:21 pm
34887
Cool! Thanks. Jim...
Jim Ferreira
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Oct 3, 2007
6:22 pm
34888
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...
hewholooks
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Oct 3, 2007
8:27 pm
34889
Looks like there is one for sale on Astromart right now for $500 (if you were looking for the #67PF56 and don't mind used gear) Mike ... any ... in...
mike3457
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Oct 5, 2007
12:35 am
34890
Hello Neil, Beautiful result on this object. The color narrowband makes for a nice composition. Mike ... Neil Fleming <neilfleming@...> wrote: Howdy,...
Michael Sherick
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Oct 5, 2007
11:48 am
34891
Thanks, Mike! ...Neil www.flemingastrophotography.com Direct from Boston - brilliant diamonds in pea soup ... From: Michael Sherick <michaelsherick@...> ...
Neil Fleming
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Oct 6, 2007
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34892
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...
junn_kulit
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Oct 6, 2007
6:10 pm
34893
Hi On a similar theme, what FR would fit a TMB 130f6 scope ? Thanks David ... (if ... I ... to...
davidrossitter2000
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Oct 6, 2007
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34894
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...
Wade Van Arsdale
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Oct 6, 2007
7:02 pm
34895
I would like to know it, also... Does anybody tried the Vixen 0.67x ED reducer/flattener? Ivan...
Ivan Eder
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Oct 6, 2007
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