Ralph Marantino
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According to Markus the stuff should be going out of Arizona to dealers next week,I busted his chops for pics thru the scopes ASAP.I want to see some H-alpha & Calk too. 
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Lunt H-alpha LS100THa/B3400
Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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Trever
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Wow...I hope that is true! 
I can't wait to give it a try. I just hope i am on the first group of shipments.
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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NickH
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Good news...means the review units are ready
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michaeloconnell
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Good to see vapour-ware becoming reality.
I hope people are not disappointed.
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Mike K
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I'd be curious to figure out about where I am on the list. I (Pre)ordered my LS60T/Ha Double Stack from OPT on Feb 4. How about the rest of you?
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30°31" N 97°44" W, LP: Red
Observe: Once or twice a week back yard, once a month under dark skies
Favorites: Globulars, planets, face-on spirals
Equipment: CPC925/XT10i/TMB-92SS/Lunt LS60THaDS
Eyepieces: Naglers, Ethos, UO HDs, Hyperion Zoom
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Trever
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I preordered my Single Pass from OPT on May 4th. Someone else also preordered the same scope from OPT and was told they were in the top 5 so I am assuming I am above that?
But who knows.....
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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bsim
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Quote:
I preordered my Single Pass from OPT on May 4th. Someone else also preordered the same scope from OPT and was told they were in the top 5 so I am assuming I am above that?
But who knows.....
Hi Trever, I think you're talking about me. On May 19, I pre-ordered the LS60THa/B600 and I was told I was #8 in the queue. So, you should be somewhere between #1 and #7. In any case, I changed my order to the B1200 filter and I'm somewhere in the top 10. When I called OPT to order, the OPT sales person counted the pre-orders each time. You can probably call them up and get a more accurate idea of where you are in the queue.
And don't forget to order the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher. It fits on top of the clamshell mount and there's a cut out in the case for it.
Edited by bsim (06/18/08 09:01 PM)
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Al Canarelli
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I can't wait to give it a try. I just hope i am on the first group of shipments.
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I also hope you are , but your name should pop up just after mine. 
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Danno2006
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Jan. 29th here.
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Trever
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Quote:
And don't forget to order the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher. It fits on top of the clamshell mount and there's a cut out in the case for it.
I already have and it has been sitting here burning a hole into the box, searching for Sol...
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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snowdragonusa
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Quote:
According to Markus the stuff should be going out of Arizona to dealers next week,I busted his chops for pics thru the scopes ASAP.I want to see some H-alpha & Calk too.
Looks like Andy has a little more to say about the images thing... check out his responce to all the images comments in the Yahoo group...
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/luntsolar/message/759
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12" LX200R, AT80LE
Lunt 60mm Ha & CaK solar scopes
DMK41.AS, DSI Pro, DSI-C, LPI
Denver Astronomical Society
Brighton Astronomical Group
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Ralph Marantino
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Markus had a lot to say before on the Yahoo site.I think that I wll not make any further remarks untill I have my 200mm in my hot little hands .... 
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Lunt H-alpha LS100THa/B3400
Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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bsim
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Ralph, I'd love to stop by your place after you get the 200mm. I'll bring my puny Lunt LS60/B1200 to compare images
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Ralph Marantino
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Any time Pal do it on a weekend bring your family and stay for dinner   
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Lunt H-alpha LS100THa/B3400
Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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Al Canarelli
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Hi Ben,
If you take up Ralph on his offer, let me know as I live down the street from him. Never know, maybe I could make an SCT convert out of you. 
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smc89
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Sounds like an east coast solar party at Ralphs house, I'm only within a 100 miles or so.
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Coronado PST
Stellarvue 80ED
Orion XT8I Dob.
Orion XT12I Dob.
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bsim
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Hi Ralph and Al, it sounds like a plan! Al, I briefly owned a orange tube C8 over 15 years ago. I sold it when I left the hobby not soon after. I really wish I kept it. It really had superb optics. Scott, join the fun. It's probably worth coming over to look through a 200mm solar scope.
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dozer613
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Preordered LS60DP/Ha Jan. 9 from Teton
Marty
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NickH
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European shipments in July/August according to my sources..
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Trever
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Quote:
On May 19, I pre-ordered the LS60THa/B600 and I was told I was #8 in the queue. So, you should be somewhere between #1 and #7. In any case, I changed my order to the B1200 filter and I'm somewhere in the top 10. When I called OPT to order, the OPT sales person counted the pre-orders each time. You can probably call them up and get a more accurate idea of where you are in the queue.
I have a funny feeling that I may not be receiving mine until later on this year. I called OPT and they were not able to find what place in line I was when I reserved my order. They had changed their system so that may have changed my place in line. So far, they have yet to call me and let me know.
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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NickH
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First light image is now on the Lunt Yahoo group for your info
(thanks for the heads up Ralph)
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Oldfield
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Oh, thanks...
That image gives a very strong PST feeling...
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bsim
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Quote:
I have a funny feeling that I may not be receiving mine until later on this year. I called OPT and they were not able to find what place in line I was when I reserved my order. They had changed their system so that may have changed my place in line. So far, they have yet to call me and let me know.
Trever did you speak with a manager? Try getting hold of Vincent Giordano. He's the assistant floor manager. All orders are dated so I doubt you'll lose your place in the queue. Good thing you pre-ordered. In the Lunt group, Markus stated that pre-orders are increasing and it will take until Spring 2009 to fulfill all pre-orders.
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bsim
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The message is interesting. The poster was impressed by the visual quality.
Lunt LS50 Impression
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Ralph Marantino
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Now you know why I am strictly a visual Solar observer.The pen is mightier than the chip.Just kidding no flame intended.   
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Lunt H-alpha LS100THa/B3400
Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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Trever
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No worries here. I will just wait patiently until I hear something from them. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks at the most?
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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Trever
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All is good as I have been confirmed to be near the top of the list. AND to top it off, I also upgraded to the Feathertouch focuser option, so an even better scope will be here soon! 
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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NickH
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Look forward to hearing your thoughts Trever
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Mike K
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Quote:
All is good as I have been confirmed to be near the top of the list. AND to top it off, I also upgraded to the Feathertouch focuser option, so an even better scope will be here soon!
Rayna is doing a good job selling those Feathertouch upgrades! She got me too, last week. 
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Clear skies,
Mike K.
30°31" N 97°44" W, LP: Red
Observe: Once or twice a week back yard, once a month under dark skies
Favorites: Globulars, planets, face-on spirals
Equipment: CPC925/XT10i/TMB-92SS/Lunt LS60THaDS
Eyepieces: Naglers, Ethos, UO HDs, Hyperion Zoom
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bsim
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Quote:
All is good as I have been confirmed to be near the top of the list. AND to top it off, I also upgraded to the Feathertouch focuser option, so an even better scope will be here soon!
Can't wait until I hear a first light report. The Feathertouch will be a fine upgrade. Did you also consider upgrading to the B1200 blocking filter?
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Al Canarelli
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Someone please tell me about the feather touch option. If it's worth money, I still have the time to make the change.
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Trever
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I thought about it, but since I am mostly visual and webcam imaging, I figure the B600 will still be doable. I may consider it further, but I would need to get in touch with Vincent soon.
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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Trever
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I called them and will also probably upgrade the scope to the B1200 version plus the feathertouch focuser. I know that I am running out of things to sell.
I sure hope it is worth it. 
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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bsim
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Interesting. OPT has a FeatherTouch upgrade for all configurations of the LS60 scope. It's very tempting to upgrade.
FeatherTouch Upgrades
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Trever
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I couldnt get the B1200 without ruining my top place on the list. It isnt that important to me so I guess I will stick with the B600.
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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RikkiHocking
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Hi Trever,
It is very easy to switch our the blocking filter sizes. If you decided to upgrade to the B1200 that should not change your position on the list. Please let your dealer know and we can revise the order.
Thanks, Rikki Hocking
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Trever
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I emailed Chris and Keith at OPT and we will see what happens..
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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Trever
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No one has said either way, but will this adapter work for the clamshell on the 60mm Ha scopes? I have a Cg5 mount so I assumed this would work. Maybe Rikki or Markus can chime in if no one knows...
Link to Adapter
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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LLEEGE
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I ordered the LS60T50DS w/B1200 last week from OPT. They said I was first on the list with the FT upgrade and could expect it in a few weeks.
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snowdragonusa
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That's interesting. That almost make it sound like you'll get your scope a lot sooner if you upgrade to the FT...
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Adam
12" LX200R, AT80LE
Lunt 60mm Ha & CaK solar scopes
DMK41.AS, DSI Pro, DSI-C, LPI
Denver Astronomical Society
Brighton Astronomical Group
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IDONTSEEIT
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Quote:
I ordered the LS60T50DS w/B1200 last week from OPT. They said I was first on the list with the FT upgrade and could expect it in a few weeks.
So are you saying that if one gets the feather-touch upgrade, it puts you ahead of folks who chose the standard focuser? 
I ordered the same LS60T50DS w/B1200 from OPT on April 26th, and when I emailed them, about a week or so ago, to ask what my position on the order list, I was told I was #20 out of 47. At the time I ordered, there was no feather-touch option even mentioned.
This doesn't sound right, nor fair 
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Joe,
C8 OTA on UA Unistar Heavy Deluxe
SV-102V on same UA Unistar Heavy Deluxe(not at the same time)
WO-Megrez 80-II ED on UA Microstar Basic
Orion 80ED on same UA Microstar Basic(also not at the same time)
Miyauchi Bs-60ic "Pleiades" 22X60
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Mike K
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I ordered the same scope on Feb 4 and I am also getting the FT upgrade. I trust that someone who ordered their scope last week has not been placed ahead of me in the queue... Sounds like a bit of miscommunication to me, nothing more.
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Clear skies,
Mike K.
30°31" N 97°44" W, LP: Red
Observe: Once or twice a week back yard, once a month under dark skies
Favorites: Globulars, planets, face-on spirals
Equipment: CPC925/XT10i/TMB-92SS/Lunt LS60THaDS
Eyepieces: Naglers, Ethos, UO HDs, Hyperion Zoom
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Mike Conley
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Just wondering what numbers are being produced and shipped. I've asked, but dealers don't know how many they are getting, so they can't tell if they can fill all the pre-orders, or how long it will take to fill the already pre-order list.
Mike
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LLEEGE
Running out of Oxygen
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Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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Quote:
I ordered the same scope on Feb 4 and I am also getting the FT upgrade. I trust that someone who ordered their scope last week has not been placed ahead of me in the queue... Sounds like a bit of miscommunication to me, nothing more.
Did you order from OPT. I ordered with Chris and he said no one was on the list.??
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Edited by Erix (07/02/08 08:35 AM)
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Mike K
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Quote:
Did you order from OPT. I ordered with Chris and he said no one was on the list.??
Yes, I ordered from OPT. I typically order online and Rayna usually handles my orders. In an email conversation with her a couple of weeks ago (19th) she said that Lunt is now offering a Feathertouch upgrade to their scopes for an additional charge of $220, and that it will not have an effect on the delivery time. I added the FT to my order at that time. From this, it doesn't sound like the FT should affect the delivery time one way or the other. I doubt anyone at OPT would tell you something just to make a sale... they have always done good business with me. Keeping up with pre-orders is probably confusing, I suspect that different people may not be looking at the same waiting list.
In any case, I'm sure that Lunt and all their distributors, including OPT, are working hard to get the products out to us as quickly as possible. I'm just working on being patient.
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Clear skies,
Mike K.
30°31" N 97°44" W, LP: Red
Observe: Once or twice a week back yard, once a month under dark skies
Favorites: Globulars, planets, face-on spirals
Equipment: CPC925/XT10i/TMB-92SS/Lunt LS60THaDS
Eyepieces: Naglers, Ethos, UO HDs, Hyperion Zoom
Edited by Mike K (07/02/08 08:58 AM)
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LLEEGE
Running out of Oxygen
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OK. Maybe I'm the first to order since the option became available not including people who upgrade???
Either way, I hope I'm happy with it. I'm going to keep my PST until I get to compare the two.
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Al Canarelli
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A question for anyone who has upgraded to a Feather Touch...
Based on what Marcus tells us, the stock focuser on the 60mm is not a bad (cheap) focuser. I believe the value of this focuser is just under $200. The Feather Touch that you get when you upgrade has a value of about $325 and will cost you an additional $220. So why not just make the change out after you receive the scope? It would cost you a total of $100 more but you would have 2 focusers...and I could use one of them on my C 80mm ED.
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Jim Rosenstock
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Admit it, Al....you're just looking for an excuse to tinker with it!
Jim
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Solar B
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Yep i think we will all have to upgrade to the FT
focuser as there is no way that these scopes are
gonna work without it  Brian
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phanfave
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So the million dollar question is...
Have units been shipped to the dealers yet? I'm hearing conflicting information on this regard. I'm next in line to get the LS50F and it sounds like Teton Telescopes already got one. So I'm wondering if these have gone out and I'm bumming or a bigger shipment is out or will go out soon. I was good for 5 months, but now I'm getting anxious.
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Amherst Area Amateur Astronomer Association
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Al Canarelli
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Admit it, Al....you're just looking for an excuse to tinker with it!
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Nope...I don't enjoy tinkering unless there's a worthwhile reason to tinker. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
All kidding aside, I don't see the sense in this upgrade unless I'm missing something. Please fill me in.
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IDONTSEEIT
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Well, one advantage seems to be that if you choose the feather-touch upgrade, you move ahead on the list of people waiting for the non-feather-touch models 
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Joe,
C8 OTA on UA Unistar Heavy Deluxe
SV-102V on same UA Unistar Heavy Deluxe(not at the same time)
WO-Megrez 80-II ED on UA Microstar Basic
Orion 80ED on same UA Microstar Basic(also not at the same time)
Miyauchi Bs-60ic "Pleiades" 22X60
Orion UltraView 10X50's
Orion MiniGiants 12X63 & 15X63
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Covey32
scholastic sledgehammer
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Quote:
So the million dollar question is...
Have units been shipped to the dealers yet? I'm hearing conflicting information on this regard. I'm next in line to get the LS50F and it sounds like Teton Telescopes already got one. So I'm wondering if these have gone out and I'm bumming or a bigger shipment is out or will go out soon. I was good for 5 months, but now I'm getting anxious.
Teton based their advertising, I believe, on the idea that they had the largest "allocation" from Lunt...or something like that. I have the same 50mm and adapter ordered from them and they don't seem to be getting anything much either.
So, my approach is to just not worry about it, since there is nothing that can be done except wait at this point.
When they build 'em, they will come. 
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Hank
12.5" Mag1 Portaball
Orion 120mm F5 Refractor
Skywatcher 120ED F7.5 Refractor
1982 Celestron C8 Orange tube
Celestron ED80 Refractor with Lunt 50mm HA
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Erix
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Well, one advantage seems to be that if you choose the feather-touch upgrade, you move ahead on the list of people waiting for the non-feather-touch models
This is assumption and really will only lead to spreading rumors. Please guys, it's helpful to stick to the facts.
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Erika
Automatic doors make me feel like a Jedi. 
Zhumell 16", 10" LX200 Classic,Orion ED80, ETX70-AT, DS Maxscope 60mm
My CN Gallery * 2007 July - tracking NOAA10963
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Well, one advantage seems to be that if you choose the feather-touch upgrade, you move ahead on the list of people waiting for the non-feather-touch models
This is assumption and really will only lead to spreading rumors. Please guys, it's helpful to stick to the facts.
Actually, if you phone up Rikki and whisper the secret password, she will bump your order up to the top of the list.
What's the secret password?? I'm not tellin'.
Seriously, people--I am 100% positive that the Lunt folks are doing their utmost to get an orderly flow of new products out to all of the people who have ordered them, on as timely a basis as they can manage without cutting any corners. No need to push, shove, or look for secret ways to improve your position in line. Chill.
Of course, I have already upgraded my order to the new lavender powder-coated tube, with stylish nickel-plated accents. They're producing those first, and besides, it matches my livingroom decor.
Jim
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Covey32
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Additionally, the 50mm filter has a built in Sun Seeking Gremlin option available. The Gremlin mounts to the filter assembly and always points his tail at the Sun.
2 Years of Purina Gremlin Chow comes with it and it only adds 5 years to the delivery date, due to breeding delays.
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Hank
12.5" Mag1 Portaball
Orion 120mm F5 Refractor
Skywatcher 120ED F7.5 Refractor
1982 Celestron C8 Orange tube
Celestron ED80 Refractor with Lunt 50mm HA
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Mike K
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Posts: 626
Loc: Central Texas
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What's the secret password?? I'm not tellin'.
Starts with an E? I'm not telling either.
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Clear skies,
Mike K.
30°31" N 97°44" W, LP: Red
Observe: Once or twice a week back yard, once a month under dark skies
Favorites: Globulars, planets, face-on spirals
Equipment: CPC925/XT10i/TMB-92SS/Lunt LS60THaDS
Eyepieces: Naglers, Ethos, UO HDs, Hyperion Zoom
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just so much : first serial production shipment was done today ! Now I go home and have a beer for celebration this event :-)
bye
Markus
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Erix
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Congratulations!
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Erika
Automatic doors make me feel like a Jedi.
Zhumell 16", 10" LX200 Classic,Orion ED80, ETX70-AT, DS Maxscope 60mm
My CN Gallery * 2007 July - tracking NOAA10963
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colinsk
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I spoke with Rikki this morning to upgrade to the Feather Touch and they were quite excited about the first shipment and were talking about shipping every day for a while! 
Soon that will be a large number of filters.
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Mahalo,
Colin Kaminski
Coulter 10.1" Dobsonian
TV-76/Baader Film White Light
LS60T/DS50/FT/BF1200
LDX-75
AT Voyager
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snowdragonusa
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SWEET!!!
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Adam
12" LX200R, AT80LE
Lunt 60mm Ha & CaK solar scopes
DMK41.AS, DSI Pro, DSI-C, LPI
Denver Astronomical Society
Brighton Astronomical Group
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cuzimthedad
Just Be Cuz
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Posts: 3722
Loc: Sonoma, Northern California
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I just ordered a LS60T/Ha B600 this afternoon from OPT without the upgrade and I'm #9 on the list without the upgrade. Keith said it may not be until November before I see my scope which is fine as it is going to be a Christmas present for the bride. And yes...it is something she actually asked for!
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Dan
20" f/5 Obsession
Antares 1529
TV102
Various Naglers, Ethos, UO Orthos and TV Plossls
The Off Fisher Lane Irregulars
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Trever
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That seems like a long time to be only #9 in the list. Hopefully, it will be sooner.
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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snowdragonusa
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Loc: Denver, CO
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Quote:
I just ordered a LS60T/Ha B600 this afternoon ...And yes...it is something she actually asked for!
*wink* Of course Dan, we understand. Don't we all? Of course it is for your wife. *wink* *cough*
I took the plunge as well though I ordered the LS60TDS w/ BF1200. I figure it will be a while before I see it, but I am not in any real hurry. I was going to Russia for the eclipse but plans fell through so I am enjoying the clear (ish) Colorado evenings and playing with my nightime scope for now.
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Adam
12" LX200R, AT80LE
Lunt 60mm Ha & CaK solar scopes
DMK41.AS, DSI Pro, DSI-C, LPI
Denver Astronomical Society
Brighton Astronomical Group
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cuzimthedad
Just Be Cuz
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Dan
20" f/5 Obsession
Antares 1529
TV102
Various Naglers, Ethos, UO Orthos and TV Plossls
The Off Fisher Lane Irregulars
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Bill Cowles
Pooh-Bah
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Posts: 1045
Loc: Utah
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Did you get it with FT upgrade?
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA/Ultima 2000
10" Discovery /Celestron SE-4
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snowdragonusa
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Did you get it with FT upgrade?
Bill
Trying to decide. If the standard focuser does not have brass compression rings and does not have a focus lock then I will upgrade.
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Adam
12" LX200R, AT80LE
Lunt 60mm Ha & CaK solar scopes
DMK41.AS, DSI Pro, DSI-C, LPI
Denver Astronomical Society
Brighton Astronomical Group
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Erix
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Loc: Ohio, USA
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....before I see my scope which is fine as it is going to be a Christmas present for the bride. And yes...it is something she actually asked for!
Well then it wouldn't be your scope then, would it?  I'm sure the bride will share though. Are you going to get one for Cuzimthedaughter?
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Erika
Automatic doors make me feel like a Jedi.
Zhumell 16", 10" LX200 Classic,Orion ED80, ETX70-AT, DS Maxscope 60mm
My CN Gallery * 2007 July - tracking NOAA10963
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Quote:
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....before I see my scope which is fine as it is going to be a Christmas present for the bride. And yes...it is something she actually asked for!
Well then it wouldn't be your scope then, would it? I'm sure the bride will share though. Are you going to get one for Cuzimthedaughter?
I'm getting a 60mm doublestack for my cats. They are really excited about it, but I wish they'd quite pestering Rikki about delivery dates. The phone charges are starting to really add up.
Jim
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cuzimthedad
Just Be Cuz
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Quote:
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....before I see my scope which is fine as it is going to be a Christmas present for the bride. And yes...it is something she actually asked for!
Well then it wouldn't be your scope then, would it? I'm sure the bride will share though. Are you going to get one for Cuzimthedaughter?
Oops! Well,what I meant to say was....Naw, Sarah will have plenty of opportunities to veiw through it when her mom...or dad...isn't.
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Dan
20" f/5 Obsession
Antares 1529
TV102
Various Naglers, Ethos, UO Orthos and TV Plossls
The Off Fisher Lane Irregulars
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Erix
Toad Lily
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I understand completely, Dan. I bought that ED80 for Paul for his birthday one year. I think he may have gotten a chance to use it a few times before I talked him into "upgrading" to a 66SD for his astro-imaging. So, um, the ED80 is mine now. Anyway, congrats on the new Lunt scope for the bride. May you have many clear days to share with her and the scope.
Jim, sure, blame it on the cats!
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Erika
Automatic doors make me feel like a Jedi.
Zhumell 16", 10" LX200 Classic,Orion ED80, ETX70-AT, DS Maxscope 60mm
My CN Gallery * 2007 July - tracking NOAA10963
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Solar B
scholastic sledgehammer
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I buying the 60mm for my 3 year old son...he,s just completely nuts about solar astronomy...with most his age its normally power-rangers,spiderman or the hulk...but with him its just the sun..sun..sun..Oh well if you cant beat them... Brian
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Bill Cowles
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I want to use my Denk. bino's and they are really heavy with eyepieces. If I remember the Lunt had a compression ring. I'm starting to lean towards the FT, because I know it could support a lot of weight, not sure of the 10-1.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA/Ultima 2000
10" Discovery /Celestron SE-4
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Bill Cowles
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Posts: 1045
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I just ordered a 60DS/1200 with upgrade and its for me and nobody else. I'm somewhere around the 20's, but I have 2 Ha scopes and the Sun is been very quiet, so I can wait with the rest of the group. I deceided to upgrade because of the ability to support more weight when using bino's.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA/Ultima 2000
10" Discovery /Celestron SE-4
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snowdragonusa
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Loc: Denver, CO
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Quote:
...I deceided to upgrade because of the ability to support more weight when using bino's.
Bill
That is a good point. I have a pair of Denk IIs and would really like to use them as well. That upgrade is looking better and better...
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Adam
12" LX200R, AT80LE
Lunt 60mm Ha & CaK solar scopes
DMK41.AS, DSI Pro, DSI-C, LPI
Denver Astronomical Society
Brighton Astronomical Group
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bsim
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Quote:
I just ordered a LS60T/Ha B600 this afternoon from OPT without the upgrade and I'm #9 on the list without the upgrade. Keith said it may not be until November
Today I contacted OPT and was told that they will receive their first Lunt shipment in November or December. I hope it isn't true but OPT has always given me reliable information. It seems Lunt has quite a backlog of orders. Oh well, I can wait and may even upgrade to a dual-stack.
Edited by bsim (07/03/08 07:29 PM)
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Fish
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Posts: 470
Loc: Norridgewock, ME
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First OPT shipments in Nov or Dec? OUCH!!
Guess I'm glad I found an SM70 CaK last week!
Marc
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Goseck Observatory
Kunming 152 f/5.9 & Baader Wedge
Orion ED80 & LS75FHa2/B1200
Meade 102ED & LS18CaKMDd2
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Bill Cowles
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Loc: Utah
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Something else to consider , by pre-ordering we should be saving more than the price of an upgrade, so looks like a win/win situation to me.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA/Ultima 2000
10" Discovery /Celestron SE-4
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Trever
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I can understand if one is 20th in the list, but they were supposed to receive a shipment or two of the 60mm in July! 
Who did you talk to at OPT? Are you sure you arent talking about when to expect shipment if orders are placed now?
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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bsim
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Trever, I contacted Vincent Giordano, one of the managers. He said "first" shipment will be November or December. I didn't get a clarification of whether it's just the LS60THa or for everything. I sent him an email to clarify this.
Edited by bsim (07/04/08 07:00 AM)
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Covey32
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Unless I'm misreading what is being said by APM over at their Yahoo Lunt site, the first shipments appear to be going overseas to Europe.
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Hank
12.5" Mag1 Portaball
Orion 120mm F5 Refractor
Skywatcher 120ED F7.5 Refractor
1982 Celestron C8 Orange tube
Celestron ED80 Refractor with Lunt 50mm HA
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phanfave
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Posts: 1436
Loc: Pioneer Valley
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That's what it looked like to me too. I'm wondering when Lunt will be shipping to US distributors. Mid June has passed, which is ok, but we're used to constant updates from Lunt Solar. Let's not stop them now.
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IDA Member
Astro League At-Large Member
Amherst Area Amateur Astronomer Association
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Mike K
professor emeritus
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Posts: 626
Loc: Central Texas
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Markus posted on the Yahoo group a couple of weeks ago that all the pre-orders would not be filled until spring 2009.
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Clear skies,
Mike K.
30°31" N 97°44" W, LP: Red
Observe: Once or twice a week back yard, once a month under dark skies
Favorites: Globulars, planets, face-on spirals
Equipment: CPC925/XT10i/TMB-92SS/Lunt LS60THaDS
Eyepieces: Naglers, Ethos, UO HDs, Hyperion Zoom
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colinsk
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When I spoke to Rikki this week she expects to ship LS50Fs everyday for a while and Cak products very soon. I asked when I should save up the rest of the money for my LS60TDS50 and she said I was in the first production run and she expected to be shipping by the end of Aug or beginning of September.
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Mahalo,
Colin Kaminski
Coulter 10.1" Dobsonian
TV-76/Baader Film White Light
LS60T/DS50/FT/BF1200
LDX-75
AT Voyager
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Covey32
scholastic sledgehammer
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Posts: 921
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Maybe they just wanted to borrow our money to build scopes for Europe.
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Hank
12.5" Mag1 Portaball
Orion 120mm F5 Refractor
Skywatcher 120ED F7.5 Refractor
1982 Celestron C8 Orange tube
Celestron ED80 Refractor with Lunt 50mm HA
Edited by Erix (07/04/08 02:28 PM)
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Mike Conley
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Posts: 306
Loc: NW Ohio
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In May I was told US Distributors would be shipped orders in June. In June I was told in the next 2 weeks US dealers would be getting orders. Surely a company can estimate their production capabilities once they are up and running. I would like to know so I can make plans. I would most likely upgrade if I have 6-8 months or more to pay. I was counting on having to come up with the funds in June or July.
Mike
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Jim Rosenstock
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Quote:
Unless I'm misreading what is being said by APM over at their Yahoo Lunt site, the first shipments appear to be going overseas to Europe.
I think you're misreading.
It's not surprising that Markus would be among the first to receive shipments, but I doubt that all of the first shipments are Europe-bound. My take on Markus's posts is simple: Lunt is now shipping!
Jim
Edited by square_peg (07/04/08 04:33 PM)
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Covey32
scholastic sledgehammer
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I just checked my mailbox........nothing. 
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Hank
12.5" Mag1 Portaball
Orion 120mm F5 Refractor
Skywatcher 120ED F7.5 Refractor
1982 Celestron C8 Orange tube
Celestron ED80 Refractor with Lunt 50mm HA
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Bill Cowles
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 04/16/06
Posts: 1045
Loc: Utah
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It's too big for a mailbox, but not your neighbors porch.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA/Ultima 2000
10" Discovery /Celestron SE-4
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Covey32
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 12/09/04
Posts: 921
Loc: Georgia
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Being a lifelong skeptic, I just ordered a 50mm filter, and I have a large mailbox.
I have my dog watching it all next week. 
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Hank
12.5" Mag1 Portaball
Orion 120mm F5 Refractor
Skywatcher 120ED F7.5 Refractor
1982 Celestron C8 Orange tube
Celestron ED80 Refractor with Lunt 50mm HA
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cuzimthedad
Just Be Cuz
Reged: 04/09/06
Posts: 3722
Loc: Sonoma, Northern California
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What is the advantage of the LS60T/Ha B1200 over the B600? Is it for ap work? We will be doing visual only.
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Dan
20" f/5 Obsession
Antares 1529
TV102
Various Naglers, Ethos, UO Orthos and TV Plossls
The Off Fisher Lane Irregulars
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colinsk
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 2150
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The B1200 allows more backfocus for things like cameras and binoviewers.
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Mahalo,
Colin Kaminski
Coulter 10.1" Dobsonian
TV-76/Baader Film White Light
LS60T/DS50/FT/BF1200
LDX-75
AT Voyager
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NickH
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I think I will hang fire for a while on my CaK upgrade...the backlog seems quite large..
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Bill Cowles
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Posts: 1045
Loc: Utah
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Guess you have never ordered an AP scope.
Bill 
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA/Ultima 2000
10" Discovery /Celestron SE-4
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NickH
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Posts: 3717
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AP isn't $800 mass market..
But no, I have not...though an AP1200 mount is high on my wish list
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Trever
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I wont print the email here as I realize that is against CN policy....
But Vincent of OPT informed me that they are scheduled for a demo of the Lunt scopes at their Star Party on the 19th of July. If all goes as planned after that, they should receive their first shipments by the end of the month or next month sometime. If there are factory delays, then the first shipments could take as long as November or December.
I guess that is the way things go in business I suppose. I will see what happens in the next several weeks into August. Obviously this has nothing to do with other telescope dealers so they may be in a better situation. If it still looks like that there might be delays, then I might consider the PST before the sale runs out.
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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Covey32
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 12/09/04
Posts: 921
Loc: Georgia
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Well, look at the bright side.....it'll be at least 5 billion years before the Sun runs out, so at least you have some leeway.
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Hank
12.5" Mag1 Portaball
Orion 120mm F5 Refractor
Skywatcher 120ED F7.5 Refractor
1982 Celestron C8 Orange tube
Celestron ED80 Refractor with Lunt 50mm HA
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Jim Rosenstock
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Posts: 3716
Loc: MD, south of the DC Nebula
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If it still looks like that there might be delays, then I might consider the PST before the sale runs out.
Looks like PSTs are back-ordered, errr, pre-ordered, at OPT too...
Jim
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Mike Conley
sage
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Posts: 306
Loc: NW Ohio
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There have been some decent buys on coronado products in the used market recently. You might want to look in that direction to hold you over until your Lunt shows up. I did.
Mike
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Trever
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I guess I was wanting to really use it during the Summer when I was out of school and had the cash. But since it is looking like there are delays, I may just keep most of the cash and get either a used PST or a new one on reserve. The reserve for the PST shouldnt take 6 months.
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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ASTERON
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Hi Everybody,
I am new into solar observing and I am considering buying
a Double Stack LS60HaDP with the BP1200.
I want to do both visual , bino and Photography work (with Canon EOS 40D).
Before I plunk the dough on this maybe someone can help me with someof questions.
1) Does the FT upgrade come with a 1.25" adapter?
2) is the second Etalon easily detached from the first etalon for prominence work - and after I remount the second etalon do I have to have a lot of experience for realigning and fine tuning ? 
3) what is the focal length on the LS60THaDS ? The lunt site says 500mm but adorama website says 1200mm
Thanks for your help
Lihu
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WO Megrez 90MM "APO" Fluorite Doublet
25X100 Garret Optical Binoculars
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Edited by ASTERON (07/07/08 12:12 PM)
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colinsk
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The second etalon is only 50mm in diameter and unscrews from the front of the scope. Re-alligning it should not be hard but until they ship some we don't know. The focal length is 500mm.
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Mahalo,
Colin Kaminski
Coulter 10.1" Dobsonian
TV-76/Baader Film White Light
LS60T/DS50/FT/BF1200
LDX-75
AT Voyager
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ASTERON
sage
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Thanks Colin
I guess we are all Kind of groping in the dark
lets hope they know what they are doing
Lihu
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Meade 12" LX200R (GE mounted)
Takahashi FSQ 106 ED
WO 90mm Megrez "Fluorite" Doublet
WO 66mm (Petzval)
ETX125PE
Garret Optical 25X100 Binoculars
Lunt LS60T50HaDS BP1200/FT
Lunt LS60CaK BP1200/FT
Orion Atlas EQG Mount
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I had to cancel my preorder and go with the PST due to financial reasons. Too many things like tuition and bills are hitting me rather hard right now so I am lucky to be able to get that.
It disappoints me, but oh well. Im getting used to that lately.....
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Trever
Explore Scientific 152mm F/6.5 Achromat
Celestron CGEM 11 XLT SCT
Lunt LS60THaDS50 B1200 w/pressure tuner
Nikon 8x42 Trailblazer Binos
Stellarvue M1 mount
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stephenramsden
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I cancelled my 200mm pre order also and went with the SolarMax 90. Got it in 2 weeks.
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Atlanta, GA--USA
NASA SOLAR SYSTEM AMBASSADOR
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.SolarScopeReviews.com
www.stephenramsden.com
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pjstoker
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Have you had a chance to use it yet, or to compare it to any older SolarMax 90’s? I’ve been wondering how well these new Coronado products that are apparently now being manufactured/assembled in Mexico would compare to the older products produced in Tucson and Irvine.
Pat
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stephenramsden
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Well, I don't know where it was assembled. I own a stacked PST also and I can tell you the difference between the two is certainly breathtaking. It seems to deloiver as promised. I can't say much for the draw tube focuser, but the rest of it is awesome.
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Atlanta, GA--USA
NASA SOLAR SYSTEM AMBASSADOR
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.SolarScopeReviews.com
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pjstoker
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Thanks and congratulations on the new scope. Yes, I have a DS PST also and there is no comparison between it and my Solar Spectrum 0.2A or my Solarscope DS 60’s. Still, the PST does give some nice views and is very convenient. I enjoy it primarily for the convenience of leaving it set up on a photo tripod for quick looks when I don’t have a chance to use the other scopes.
Pat
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colinsk
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Pat, if your Solar Spectrum is ever for sale...
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Mahalo,
Colin Kaminski
Coulter 10.1" Dobsonian
TV-76/Baader Film White Light
LS60T/DS50/FT/BF1200
LDX-75
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stephenramsden
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Wow, did you say .2A solar spectrum?
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Atlanta, GA--USA
NASA SOLAR SYSTEM AMBASSADOR
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.SolarScopeReviews.com
www.stephenramsden.com
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pjstoker
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Colin, it's already in my will. It and the Sky 90 go to the great beyond with me!
Pat
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Rob Willett
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Hi Everybody,
I am new into solar observing and I am considering buying
a Double Stack LS60HaDP with the BP1200.
I want to do both visual , bino and Photography work (with Canon EOS 40D).
Before I plunk the dough on this maybe someone can help me with someof questions.
1) Does the FT upgrade come with a 1.25" adapter?
2) is the second Etalon easily detached from the first etalon for prominence work - and after I remount the second etalon do I have to have a lot of experience for realigning and fine tuning ?
3) what is the focal length on the LS60THaDS ? The lunt site says 500mm but adorama website says 1200mm
Thanks for your help
Lihu
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I would check on delivery before you plonk down any cash
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Doug D.
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Colin, it's already in my will. It and the Sky 90 go to the great beyond with me!
Pat
What - the DS Solarscope 60 isn't going with you Pat? So, if I'm still around by then.........
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AP 105EDF f/6 Traveler; AP 140 EDF StarFire f/7.5; TV 76 f/6.3 with Solarscope SF70 filter; Solarscope Solarview 50; Coronado CaK 70; Orion XT-10; Baader Mk V & ZAO II's; Half-Hitch Mk II; Astrotrac TT320X, pier & wedge; AP Mach1GTO; PGR Flea 2
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pjstoker
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Sorry Doug, they go also for the wide field and full disk views.
Pat
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MikeBu
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Sorry Doug, they go also for the wide field and full disk views.
Pat
Are you going to take the Sun with you when you go too!?
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Rob Willett
Vendor (Degree Circles)
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Should this thread be renamed or at least a question mark added?
It started 18/6/08 and the date today is 8/7/08
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Thanks,
Rob
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Bill Cowles
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It just says next week, doesn't say what month or year.
Bill
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TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA/Ultima 2000
10" Discovery /Celestron SE-4
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colinsk
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Shipments have started!
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Mahalo,
Colin Kaminski
Coulter 10.1" Dobsonian
TV-76/Baader Film White Light
LS60T/DS50/FT/BF1200
LDX-75
AT Voyager
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RikkiHocking
Vendor - Lunt Solar Systems
Reged: 02/15/08
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Loc: Tucson, AZ
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Hi Trevor,
I want to assure everyone our first shipments are not going to be in Nov or Dec. We have already shipped some LS60TCaK, LS50FHa and LS60THa last week and have been shipping LS50FHa this week so far. Vince might be talking about new orders place today do have quite a long wait. OPT will be seeing there first shipments very soon. We did make the first shipment to Markus at Lunt Europe. The European dealers were the first to place orders and had some shows coming up. We are trying to ship everyday so please be patiant.
We are working very hard here in Tucson and we know that everyone is very excited.
Thank You,
Rikki Hocking
Lunt Solar Systems
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Fish
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Reged: 10/13/07
Posts: 470
Loc: Norridgewock, ME
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Good evening all,
Here's some news that may help:
Today I called the vendor from whom I ordered a LS60TCaK (named withheld on purpose) and asked about the status of the order. The rep told me that the payment went out to Lunt 3 weeks ago and a call would be made to find out details. An hour later I got a call back that said:
--> I was #2 on their list for the LS60TCaK.
--> The first units should be here within 2 weeks, earlier if we're lucky.
I was tempted to cancel the order since I have since located a Solarmax 70CaK (stuck in customs as we speak!) but hey, I'm #2. That's hard to give up!
So, there you go. Let's hope this time it's for real.
Blue skies,
Marc
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Goseck Observatory
Kunming 152 f/5.9 & Baader Wedge
Orion ED80 & LS75FHa2/B1200
Meade 102ED & LS18CaKMDd2
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Rob Willett
Vendor (Degree Circles)
Reged: 02/07/05
Posts: 653
Loc: London, UK.
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Hi Trevor,
I want to assure everyone our first shipments are not going to be in Nov or Dec. We have already shipped some LS60TCaK, LS50FHa and LS60THa last week and have been shipping LS50FHa this week so far. Vince might be talking about new orders place today do have quite a long wait. OPT will be seeing there first shipments very soon. We did make the first shipment to Markus at Lunt Europe. The European dealers were the first to place orders and had some shows coming up. We are trying to ship everyday so please be patiant.
We are working very hard here in Tucson and we know that everyone is very excited.
Thank You,
Rikki Hocking
Lunt Solar Systems
Rikki,
Thanks for this update, however I note that we have been promised Ha scopes for quite some time, April, May, June, July and nothing has yet turned up. Lunt may be working very hard in Tucson and burning the candle at both ends, scopes may have been shipped to Europe, but so far as I know, nobody yet has an Lunt Ha filter or scope in their hands.
My suggestion of a question mark was slightly tongue in cheek, but the reality is that Lunt have not managed to keep to a single one of their stated dates up to now. Will we see people with solar scopes in July or can I add August to the list?
Lunt have created a lot of interest in their products, they seem innovative and well priced. Great, we need appropriate competition in this area, but after you created the buzz, problems have appeared leading to significant delays.
Other people may think that 'these things happen', well my view is that these issues are not something that can be shrugged off. For Lunt to very publicly announce these scopes and then, literally at the last second find out that it was very difficult (impossible?) to manufacture the double pass system to the tolerances required, smacks of poor planning and incredible optimism in your ability to deliver. What else have you been over-optimistic about? What other problems are out there waiting to be found?
I'm sorry to be blunt, but Lunt created this interest on the Internet using Cloudy Nights and Yahoo Groups, this cuts both ways, you publicly issue dates, you deliberately get people excited and when you get it wrong, you publicly get the hassle.
The scopes from Lunt will have to be very good indeed to overcome the scepticism that now exists in the market place.
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Rob
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Ralph Marantino
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Exactly the same thing happened when Burgess Optics started up so what else is new??
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Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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Rob Willett
Vendor (Degree Circles)
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Exactly the same thing happened when Burgess Optics started up so what else is new??
Ralph,
I'm not familiar with Burgess Optical so cannot comment. I would say that just because other people sometimes over-promise and under-deliver, that does not excuse this occasion.
Perhaps if more people made a fuss about these problems, companies might think twice before announcing things they cannot deliver (unless pigs do fly AND I win the lottery twice in a row).
I pose the question, are we too accommodating of companies who get things wrong? They may pay a financial penalty (they don't get the sales they forecast when they forecast) and some embarrassment. Do we seem to forgive and forget too quickly?
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Rob
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ASTERON
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Rob Thanks for the warning but I have already plonked the dough. Somehow I trust the folks at Lunt (gut feeling).
The delivery date is not critical for me as much as the price and quality.
Additionally, as the Lunt reputation and entire bussiness depend on what they will ship out to us, I dont think they can afford to dump any lemons on us.
The fact that they are willing to change the design of the DP scopes after finding out they did not like the performance and absorb the expense of adding a second etalon -is IMHO a good sign and shows their good intentions.
So, let's hope for the best 
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Takahashi FSQ 106 ED
WO 90mm Megrez "Fluorite" Doublet
WO 66mm (Petzval)
ETX125PE
Garret Optical 25X100 Binoculars
Lunt LS60T50HaDS BP1200/FT
Lunt LS60CaK BP1200/FT
Orion Atlas EQG Mount
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NickH
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My personal take on this, is that Lunt were obviously optimistic and confident in their original plans. Marketing and sales people obviously have a job to do in terms of promoting products, and in this case, they have done an exceptional job, given that they are now back ordered to 2009.
Working for a major multinational company who have had this very problem on more than one occasion, I know what the issues can be. When you work in R&D, the tech leads, devs, project managers etc, will always be under pressure to get the product out on time, but the test/QA guys, if they are doing their job right, will do their utmost to ensure that the product, when it is shipped is perfect. I have literally blocked the release of multi million dollar projects on more than one occasion due to technical issues, and a recent project I worked on, which was announced last summer, is still not quite shipping, even though it was slated for last August.
I think us "Brits" are somewhat more sceptical than people on the sunnier side of the pond, and are more willing to vent our frustrations when things don't go quite right..perhaps it's a cultural thing, or the fact that our weather is so bad...we just like a good old moan from time to time :-)
If Markus, et al, are now shipping products, then they ARE shipping products, so the ball is rolling. If dealers have delays due to huge back orders, I am sure that a quick call to someone like Rikki will get you an honest answer to the time scale in which your order will be shipped. It is in nobody's interests to lie, and so far, from the posts I have seen from Adam, Rikki and Markus, they have done their utmost to give people the truth, as they knew it at that specific time. Things change on a daily basis in development, one day...you're "good to go", then you find a showstopper. With solar products, a showstopper could be extremely serious, or could be something which, if they shipped with it, would lead to negative comments, and, ergo, do harm to the brand and company.
I am personally looking at a new CaK solution for 2009, possibly a large CaK solution (200mm), so this has a lot of personal interest for me, and I have been following the story since almost day 1.
Having spoken to Markus, he gives me the impression that quality is not something he is prepared to compromise on, and I hope that his now translates in to exciting products for the solar community.
I have to confess with being one of the sceptics, and being somewhat frustrated myself with this situation, but, a time for reflection and realisation that I work with the same problems myself every day, has made me sit back and think "it will come"
Edited by NickH (07/09/08 06:50 AM)
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Ralph Marantino
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Hey Rob have you actually plonked down some pounds for an item or are you just a "spoiler".
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Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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Rob Willett
Vendor (Degree Circles)
Reged: 02/07/05
Posts: 653
Loc: London, UK.
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Ralph,
I have stated before in a number of forums that I have plonked down cash for two solar scopes, a 60mm single pass and a 60mm double pass, now double stack. My position on this is clear and has never been hidden.
I take offence at the accusation of being a 'spoiler'. You are welcome to disagree with me and I have no problems with that, I put my views on line and recognise it cuts both ways, you are welcome to state opposing views. But please do not accuse me of a private agenda to cause problems for Lunt. I have no connection with any telescope company whatsoever, either formally or informally. I used to own a PST but no longer do so. My views are my own and nobody else's. Where companies are good (IMHO) I state so, when they fall below par I also state so.
In previous posts, both publicly and in private to Lunt, I state that I want Lunt to succeed, I really do. Meade/Coronado have a cosy ride and I welcome the introduction of Lunt into this market. It may well shake the market up which is a good thing.
However Lunt have generated a demand by publicly stating what they are going to do, Lunt have driven this demand based on their advertising and their personal statements, not me, not another supplier, and they have consistently failed to deliver what they said they would do. I understand there are production problems, these things happen, but to discover significant production issues in March/April necessitating a whole new approach indicates a level of optimism over their capability to deliver which is surprising.
I am amazed that people accept these sort of issues and think it's OK.
As I said before, you are welcome to disagree with me, that is your right, but please do not accuse me of being a spoiler.
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Thanks,
Rob
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Don W
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Everybody. PLAY NICE!!
The moderators
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Ralph Marantino
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Dear Rob I humbley apologize as a Plonker down of cash you are more than justified in griping and stating your opinion.The only reason that I do not gripe is that I take most of what I hear from Germany with a large grain of salt.I also do not think that many people would gamble on $5,500.00 as I have on a DS200mm scope sight unseen,I have ultimate faith in Andy Lunt after all it is his name on the product. Again I am sorry nothing personal.
Edited by Don W (07/09/08 07:16 PM)
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