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zjc26138
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) new

[Re: Scott Beith]
#2408534 - 05/20/08 02:27 PM Attachment (95 downloads)

My AR5 and Cometron 60 on my new Orion Skyview Alt-Az.

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Custom AR5
Stellarvue 80/9D
Bosma Goto Mount

Clear, dark skies everywhere,
-Zachary

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skyward_eyes
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) new

[Re: zjc26138]
#2408977 - 05/20/08 05:52 PM

Zach, what ever happened to your WO 110ED?

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zjc26138
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[Re: skyward_eyes]
#2409024 - 05/20/08 06:13 PM

I sold it last August. I kinda wish I hadnt sold it.

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David E
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[Re: zjc26138]
#2409249 - 05/20/08 07:58 PM Attachment (77 downloads)

Okay, here's my new pride and joy, a red Tasco 66TE, made in Japan. That's not the original finderscope, it's an antique too. I'm pretty sure it's much older than the scope itself. For 50mm aperture, darned good performer on the Moon and planets!
David E

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David E
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[Re: David E]
#2409254 - 05/20/08 07:59 PM Attachment (69 downloads)

Here's a close up:

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zjc26138
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[Re: David E]
#2409265 - 05/20/08 08:06 PM

Great looking scope David. I agree 50-60mm can really do great on the planets and moon. Thats why I enjoy using my Cometron so much.

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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) new

[Re: ducatirob]
#2409361 - 05/20/08 08:51 PM

Very interesting photo Rob

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[Re: Chris Schroeder]
#2409399 - 05/20/08 09:18 PM

That finder is too cool.

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DCS
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) new

[Re: Mike Clemens]
#2409458 - 05/20/08 09:48 PM

Not the best picture but you can get the idea.

It's a C80ED with an AgenaAstro adapter and GSO focuser upgrade. Now the focuser matches the optics on this guy.

-Pete

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zjc26138
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[Re: DCS]
#2409486 - 05/20/08 10:03 PM Attachment (71 downloads)

AR5 on Skyview Alt-az taking a peak at Saturn.

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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: zjc26138]
#2409491 - 05/20/08 10:06 PM

Very nice scopes! Thanks to all who've posted photos!

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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: zjc26138]
#2409525 - 05/20/08 10:21 PM

Quote:

AR5 on Skyview Alt-az taking a peak at Saturn.

How does Saturn look through that scope at high power?

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zjc26138
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: Starlighter]
#2409589 - 05/20/08 10:46 PM

Amazing.I had the best views with my 11mm Nagler and 8mm Stratus. So 107x and 147.5x. I had several moments of good seeing that allowed me to use my 6mm B/TMB(196x).

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Philvarah
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: dvb]
#2409886 - 05/21/08 02:35 AM

Just purchased used Antares 127mm F6.5 scope...mounting to used Vixen GP mount w/ wooden Tak tripod.....any insight? ie; Eyepieces for best views? taken any pics? If so what camera set up?

Please dvise
Phil

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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: David E]
#2411488 - 05/21/08 07:09 PM

Hi David!

That 66TE is an amazing performer for a 50mm.

You should call it the "Christmas Scope" - nice color combo!

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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: Preston Smith]
#2413857 - 05/22/08 08:48 PM

Today I received a call from my local 'scope shop, informing me that my Atlas mount had finally arrived. I drove there immediately after work and discovered not only had my mount arrived, but also my Megrez 110 was back from repairs at WO! While I'd love to rave about the Atlas mount, that could probably be saved for a different forum.

However I wanted to take a picture of my refractors now that my baby is back and the team is assembled (though there is a SV80 NG in my very near future)

Megrez 110ED, ZS66 Apo, and my new Orion 100ED with a WO Focuser.

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rick rian
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: Clutch]
#2413960 - 05/22/08 09:52 PM

Wow Brian, nice 'stable' you have there ... thanks for posting!

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PhilG
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: rick rian]
#2414310 - 05/23/08 01:31 AM Attachment (98 downloads)

Great pics everybody!

Here's a couple: SV115 and SV90T on a new Mach1GTO!

Phil

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AnthonyP
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: PhilG]
#2414542 - 05/23/08 07:59 AM Attachment (74 downloads)

I'm sure this has been seen before. Here is my Antares 105 x 660

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starbob1
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Re: Post a Pic of Your Refractor(s)! (restart) [Re: AnthonyP]
#2414588 - 05/23/08 08:28 AM

Here is my new Tak FSQ and observatory.The file was to big so click this link to my pics.Thanks BOB
http://tinyurl.com/2lsuuo

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