BTW, the "edge effect" is that you don't get to see the Veil sitting in a larger field. It goes all the way to the edge of the field in the 130 and I think ...
The manufacturer - Dr. Bruns replys: Hi, The AO-2 will help a little, but the eye can follow motion up to about 10 Hz. Atmopspheric turbulence decreases...
... << It would be nice to do some side by sides between a classic 5" f/15 achromat and a modern APO. Traveler versus a 4" f10 and 4" f15 130 f6 EDFS versus a...
Terry, thanks for the info on Anacortes. They were very prompt and helpful. Thanks again, Peter [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
In a message dated Fri, 1 Mar 2002 8:20:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Stewart Squires" << It's no contest or even close on color. Tons of violet in focus on...
Several members of the group have pointed (no pun intended) out to me that 18 arcsec pointing is mighty darn good! And to that I say, AMEN. I am prouder than...
Paul, You're exactly correct. I understand less color in an apo as well as shorter focal lengths and all the advatages of both. That's plenty, but,The question...
Points all well taken Paul. Obviously not following this thread very carefully. People have been sketching planets with achromats for lots of years....
In a message dated 2/28/2002 7:32:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Just bring the mount into your garage. No need to take it indoors. Roland Christen [Non-text...
In a message dated 3/1/2002 5:28:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, ray@... ... Thank you Ray. Roland Christen [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Stew, Jim, et al: I think it's probably safe to say that more and more people are gravitating to apo refractors because of the many advantages. There will...
It is Dr. Donald Bruns of Stellar Products ( http://www.stellarproducts.com ) who has produced some stunning planetary images and AVI movies using the AO-2 ...
In a message dated 3/1/2002 6:47:59 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... You will see almost the same detail in a long focus achromat, but the colors of individual...
Thanks Roland. That's what I wanted to hear. And, Thanks Paul, Stew and Alan for your thoughts. Much appreciated. ... ED galss ... very ... Well, I can...
Paul, I headed up the ALPO Lunar Dome survey for a number of years before turning it over to Harry Jamieson. I used my AP 6" F/12 Super Planetary scope...
... an ... the colors ... Red ... the same as ... be some ... couple weeks back John K. with his AP-10 and 155 EDF, and Arpad K. who owns a 155 EDT had an...
Thanks, Jim. I thought I remembered the 6" f/12 Super Planetary as the instrument. I read the last report in JALPO only briefly because I was only involved in...
Hi everybody, let me please introduce myself briefly, since I am new to this group. My name is Joachim Frings. I am an automotive engineer and I am interested...
I am thinking of putting an AP 155 EDF and a FSQ-106 on a AP 900 mount. I would like to put the 106 on top of the 155 instead of side- by side. The entire rig...
In a message dated 3/1/2002 2:00:04 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... The 900 will hold that amount of weight with no problem. Roland Christen [Non-text portions...
I put a Mewlon 300, Tak FSQ 106 and a TAk FC60 on a 900GTO mount Uses 5 18lbs wieghts Works like a charm I did however get the longer counter weight shaft for...
... Its often been said that a personal observatory is the ulimate stargazing accessory. I might stick my neck out here and say that an unheated garage is the...
Hi everyone, My wife and I are going to Carmel next weekend and I plan to take my Traveler with me. From the place we usually stay we can see lots of marine ...
