Hi, I am a new owner of a TMB 80SS. It was intended as an upgrade for my grab-n-go SV Nighthawk Classic, and has proven to be an exceptional performer. The...
Hi: Can someone advise me on the best type of dovetail to use for my 92SS and TMB Rings? It seems that the dovetails that I have (socal astro) won't match up...
Frank, Your best chance for success is the Losmandy DUP Universal plate. That is what I used on my 130/780 APM/TMB. http://www.losmandy.com/secondary.html#DUP ...
Hello guys, My scope has some focuser shift problem. It's the original 3" German focuser. It has three hex screws at the back - I suppose adjustment is made by...
Plamen, There is a word document, also a PDF in the files section of our group page labeled "CNC Focuser Adjustment" I wrote at Tom's request. There is another...
Hello everyone - I just acquired a 130ss - I purchased it from a well known astronomer who had it built for him and hand finished by Thomas Back - Looking...
After what seemed like a small eternity finally had a chance to get the TMB out - Skies weren't great but at least no clouds or rain - Mounted on a CGEM - My...
Glad to hear that you are pleased with your TMB. I bought a 152 in 2003 to view Mars...I still enjoy using it and get a special feeling when using it. ...
Hi Rick, Thanks for posting your observations with the TMB 130SS. I think our backgrounds are somewhat similar. I began observing the night sky with the ...
Checked to see how many 130 Signature Series were made before Thomas passed away - Looks like around 100 - If anyone has info to exact number would appreciate...
How do the ones Astronomics is selling now compare? Please no flame wars, just wondering. ... Jeffrey Steinberg 914-374-7503 ... [Non-text portions of this...
Jeffery, The earlier TMB CNC'S i have been told were hand picked by Thomas, these had LZOS elements that were hand picked and tested by Thomas. I don't know...
Thank you. With due respect, if you have not seen a newer one, how can you compare? I am looking for someone who has star tested both. I would hope the...
Jeffery, I have not seen the TMB SS Series scopes either, but I have seen a ton of images produced by them. Image wise it is hard to tell them apart from the...
I have the current version which I bought from astronomics early last year. Before I bought this fantastic piece of equipment I looked very hard for any...
Read the posts on the new versus old 130SS's - I posted some pics take with my scope which is the model with the Feathertouch focuser. I also have a C11 but in...
Terry, Hunter Wilson has some images taken with the TMB 130/780: http://hwilson.zenfolio.com/p538467659/h23FEEDFE#h23feedfe There are more on the web; just...
Hi Terry Hunter does great work with his TMB, images to aspire to and it sure helps to have good optics like the TMB. I sure hope your health improves and it's...
Eric, Your comment about the 105mm f/6.2 scope made my day :) I am also a lucky owner of the late Thomas Back's superb 105mm CNC scope. It's really one of the...
hi guys! hello again! after a long while I have found time to point the 9" folded apo onto Jupiter! what a fantastic sight, after all this long years of...
Hi Dietmar, Nice to hear from you again! There seem to be more people posting these days on the TMB group which is a good thing :). Wonderful image of Jupiter...
hi Eric! thanks for responding so nicely! visually some 550 power was excellent, and some glimpses at 760 power were also nice to look at. well, once jupiter's...
hi Rick! thanks for the nice FL-report and congrats on this scope! a person like you with so many years of experince with several scopes - I think this really...
Second that Junn, I am the proud owner of #63. This scope sometimes I think is better than my AP Traveler. It is certainly a standard for the 4" class. Roy ...
