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SkyscraperJim
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 07/29/07

Loc: Providence, RI

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4466223 - 03/22/11 12:18 PM

Now that is looking pretty sweet! I'm looking forward to seeing one in person (and eventually through one).

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7331Peg
Sirius Observer

Reged: 09/01/08

Loc: North coast of Oregon

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: SkyscraperJim]
#4466466 - 03/22/11 02:02 PM

Yeah, I agree - those finder rings make a huge difference. The shark fin didn't bother me all that much, but the rings make quite a difference in the appearance. They definitely add a touch of elegance.

What's the overall weight of the scope with the rings and finder attached?

John

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ukcanuck
Vendor (Skylight Telescopes)

Reged: 11/07/06

Loc: London, UK

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: 7331Peg]
#4466921 - 03/22/11 05:20 PM

Quote:

What's the overall weight of the scope with the rings and finder attached?

I don't have a fully assembled one with the new rings yet, but the first one with the original finder mounting weighs slightly over 2.5kg. I estimate that the version with the new finder rings will weigh just under 2.5kg, but will update when I can say for sure.

Thanks.

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BillP
Postmaster

Reged: 11/26/06

Loc: Vienna, VA

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4466968 - 03/22/11 05:36 PM

Hmmm....brass rings that could hold a Vixen plate would look spectacular on this scope as well

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BillP
Postmaster

Reged: 11/26/06

Loc: Vienna, VA

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4467577 - 03/22/11 11:22 PM

Here's another black&gold beauty! Love the steering handle on the focuser, as well at the tube rings, and the ornate finder holders, and all the rivets!!! LINK

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ngc2289
Post Laureate

Reged: 04/13/05

Loc: Some Where Around The Maypole.

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: BillP]
#4467602 - 03/22/11 11:36 PM

WOW!! Nice scope!!!!!

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Homunculus
member

Reged: 03/14/11

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: BillP]
#4468376 - 03/23/11 11:37 AM

Quote:

Here's another black&gold beauty! Love the steering handle on the focuser, as well at the tube rings, and the ornate finder holders, and all the rivets!!! LINK

Good on you Richard; the man who conjured the original Steampunk.

J.

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philjay
super member

Reged: 12/02/09

Loc: UK Derby

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4471292 - 03/24/11 03:56 PM

Those look really good Richard much more elegant and more in keeping with the look of the scope. Nice

Phil

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Doug76
Long Achro Junkie

Reged: 12/05/07

Loc: Refractor Heaven

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: philjay]
#4472303 - 03/24/11 10:59 PM

They certainly do!

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Doug76
Long Achro Junkie

Reged: 12/05/07

Loc: Refractor Heaven

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4472313 - 03/24/11 11:05 PM

Quote:

A few other details:

The F15m is not actually an F15 refractor, this is the Carton F16 lens...I'm taking a bit of artistic licence with the name.

Closer to f/17, f/16.7 really, if you are using the 60/1000 lens.
That one is an excellent lens, and you could not have picked better IMO.

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Doug76
Long Achro Junkie

Reged: 12/05/07

Loc: Refractor Heaven

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: Doug76]
#4483231 - 03/29/11 08:44 PM Attachment (42 downloads)

You kind of inspired me to try a new look with my latest, also a Carton 60/1000 lensed scope.

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ukcanuck
Vendor (Skylight Telescopes)

Reged: 11/07/06

Loc: London, UK

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4484120 - 03/30/11 09:50 AM Attachment (49 downloads)

Ok.

I picked the tubes from the powder coaters today and did a first/second assembly. As you can see, the finder rail is history, and I'm quite pleased with the result:

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ukcanuck
Vendor (Skylight Telescopes)

Reged: 11/07/06

Loc: London, UK

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4484123 - 03/30/11 09:51 AM Attachment (44 downloads)

Closer look at the focuser end:

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ukcanuck
Vendor (Skylight Telescopes)

Reged: 11/07/06

Loc: London, UK

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4484125 - 03/30/11 09:52 AM Attachment (43 downloads)

Closer still. Why not?

More later...

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BillP
Postmaster

Reged: 11/26/06

Loc: Vienna, VA

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4484189 - 03/30/11 10:22 AM

Wow...beautiful!!!

Imagining brass focuser knobs and a brass highlighted diagonal on there as well

Love the lines of the dew shiled and collar. Fits it perfectly! Think I'll get some brass plates made up and affix them to the sides of my 1.25" diagonal

Edited by BillP (03/30/11 10:23 AM)

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zjc26138
Loved By All

Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: BillP]
#4484224 - 03/30/11 10:33 AM

Beautiful is right!

I can't wait to see these scopes in person at NEAF.

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SkyscraperJim
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 07/29/07

Loc: Providence, RI

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: ukcanuck]
#4484239 - 03/30/11 10:40 AM

The scope looks great.

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hfjacinto
I think he's got it!

Reged: 01/12/09

Loc: Land of clouds and LP

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: SkyscraperJim]
#4484284 - 03/30/11 11:00 AM

Beautiful scope.

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BillP
Postmaster

Reged: 11/26/06

Loc: Vienna, VA

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: zjc26138]
#4484410 - 03/30/11 11:55 AM

Quote:

Beautiful is right!

I can't wait to see these scopes in person at NEAF.

I can't wait to see it in person in my back yard!!

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ukcanuck
Vendor (Skylight Telescopes)

Reged: 11/07/06

Loc: London, UK

Re: Project: Skylight F15m (mini): launching at NEAF! new

[Re: BillP]
#4484550 - 03/30/11 12:42 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Beautiful is right!

I can't wait to see these scopes in person at NEAF.

I can't wait to see it in person in my back yard!!

Thanks Folks.

Bill, this one is #2 and isn't actually yours...yours is #1.

I haven't assembled it yet.

However, it will look equally cool in your backyard.

Please note this still does not show the custom focuser that this scope will have. It is due to have brass focus knobs and will read 'Skylight F15m' where you would normally see 'Crawmach.'

The original focusers will not be installed until a few days before NEAF, so the F15 won't be seen in its' true entirety until NEAF on Saturday morning.

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