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Astronomics
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Yet another new product from Astro-Tech.
#2850120 - 01/07/09 07:50 PM

We will have some new scopes in the line very shortly. The first is a 150mm f/12 Mak. The second is a 200mm f/12 Mak. The 150 is priced at $579.00 and the 200 is $1995. So far they have all tested out very well optically and think they will continue to follow in the Astro-Tech mission statement of more performance less money.

Mike

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Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks

Reged: 04/07/05

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[Re: Astronomics]
#2850164 - 01/07/09 08:11 PM

Any photos or specs on the 150mm Mak? (or the 200)

Sounds interesting.

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Astronomics
Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong.

Reged: 06/07/04

Loc: Right Here

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[Re: Glassthrower]
#2850270 - 01/07/09 09:00 PM

Soon.

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Rusty
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[Re: Astronomics]
#2850413 - 01/07/09 09:56 PM

The Mighty Kong is SUCH a tease!

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zjc26138
Loved By All

Reged: 02/24/05

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[Re: Rusty]
#2850626 - 01/07/09 11:30 PM

Im definitly interested in the 6in Mak.

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islandsteve11
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[Re: Rusty]
#2851601 - 01/08/09 01:48 PM

Quote:

The Mighty Kong is SUCH a tease!

You ain't kiddin'. As bad as girls I remember from highschool.

BUT, at least we know the Kong delivers eventually.

Any updates on the 106?

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Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks

Reged: 04/07/05

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[Re: islandsteve11]
#2851941 - 01/08/09 04:29 PM

Good point Steve.

It is a tease, but you can bet Astro-Tech will deliver.

An ~8 inch Mak is very enticing. I owned an Orion 150 Mak and loved it. At that point, the biggest available Mak (without going "high end") was a 7" - either from Meade or Synta. Now AT is upping the ante with an 8" Mak. I can't wait to hear more.

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Mark Costello
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Loc: Matthews, NC, USA

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[Re: Astronomics]
#2852018 - 01/08/09 05:09 PM

Hi Mike,

What is the lowdown on provisions in these scopes for active and in particular passive cooldown? Also (I almost forgot), what are the physical dimensions of the scopes (including weight)?

They look like a good deal.

Edited by Mark Costello (01/08/09 05:11 PM)

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islandsteve11
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[Re: Glassthrower]
#2852858 - 01/09/09 12:08 AM

Quote:

It is a tease, but you can bet Astro-Tech will deliver.

Glassthrower,

I count the following new products:

1) a set of proprietary EPs, the Paradigms
2) a line of "affordable" RCs in 6,8,10,12 and 16 inch
3) triplet refractors in 106mm and 150mm
4) Maks in 150mm and 200mm

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't think of another reseller/manufacturer that's announced/offered such an extensive assortment of new scopes recently. This is particularly impressive considering how relatively young the Astro-Tech brand is. Well worth a little tease.

I can't help but wonder what's too early in the pipeline for Mike B/The Mighty Kong to mention. There's no question in my mind that, as The Kong mentioned in another thread, Astronomics/Astro-Tech is looking to change the industry's performance per dollar paradigm.

I look forward to the Mighy Kong's next tease.

Clears Skies and Best Wishes

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Talstarone
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[Re: islandsteve11]
#2853134 - 01/09/09 06:33 AM

I Love Refractors But The Prices And Performances(Not to Mention The Compact Size)Have Made Me A Mak Convert.
I Will Be VERY INTERESTED in the 150mm.

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skyjim
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[Re: Astronomics]
#2854307 - 01/09/09 06:03 PM

Hi Mike, good news, any other info would be great! Are you looking at just making them F12 or maybe some at F10, its just that F10 seems to be a good all around focal ratio. Will they be ready before NEAF or will that be when you plan to roll them out.
regards
Jim

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Steve Darden
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Reged: 07/29/07

Loc: Woodstock, GA

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[Re: skyjim]
#2854611 - 01/09/09 08:37 PM

Can you paint a big Florida Gator logo on the side??

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AlienRatDog
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Loc: Ann Arbor

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[Re: Steve Darden]
#2855693 - 01/10/09 11:55 AM

Ouuuch!

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Steve Darden
sage

Reged: 07/29/07

Loc: Woodstock, GA

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[Re: AlienRatDog]
#2855779 - 01/10/09 12:33 PM

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

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Astronomics
Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong.

Reged: 06/07/04

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[Re: islandsteve11]
#2858740 - 01/11/09 06:02 PM

The 106 should be good to go in 21 days. The lenses have been here, but we switched from carbon fiber to our white/gray aluminum bodies. We spent $20K setting up the carbon fiber a year ago for the company. We have used it on the 80mm, but to many people have stated a distaste for it. There won't be much choice on the 150 triplet as we can have as many as one tube made at a time and that isn't really possible with aluminum.

Mike

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Astronomics
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[Re: Mark Costello]
#2858743 - 01/11/09 06:06 PM

No active cooling, heck our 7" Questar doesn't have active cooling. The rear cell has three plugs in it for collimation, but it also exposes the rear cell to allow heat to come out. I don't have exact weight on the 6. The Voyager handled it with ease.

Mike

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Astronomics
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[Re: skyjim]
#2858747 - 01/11/09 06:08 PM

f/12 is the number. We will have them for sale in the next few weeks. We already have a small amount of the 150 here and the 200 is due in a week or so.

Mike

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Astronomics
Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong.

Reged: 06/07/04

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[Re: Steve Darden]
#2858753 - 01/11/09 06:10 PM

That's oaky, I am just glad we have had a chance to play for the national title 40% of the time in the last decade and participate in a BCS bowl greater then 50% of the time since their inception. I don't know of many other schools that can say that.

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AlienRatDog
Carpal Tunnel

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Loc: Ann Arbor

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[Re: Astronomics]
#2862502 - 01/13/09 03:07 PM

Michigan can! haha jk jk...I am soo depressed about my school's football team....oh also so I don't get yelled at by moderators, when are there going to be pics of these telescopes....

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Astronomics
Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong.

Reged: 06/07/04

Loc: Right Here

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[Re: AlienRatDog]
#2862670 - 01/13/09 04:37 PM

Full write up with specs here and pics.

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