scblur
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At the time (and still to some extent) I was a big fan of the scope. I was sold on it but ended up with the SV today. I was always put off a bit due to low f/ratio, but loved the fact it was a 110 vs a 102. I am not going to question myself now (bad timing, the scope is 4 hrs in my hands!)I have the 102 now.
What are you using now?... (edit) (see it now the AR5)
You don't like it as well?
Edited by scblur (06/13/08 05:48 PM)
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zjc26138
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I do like my AR5, but I really get tired of lugging it around. It is definilty a nice scope and provides great views as well. I'm thinking about getting a 80ED now.
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Custom AR5
Stellarvue 80/9D
Bosma Goto Mount
Clear, dark skies everywhere,
-Zachary
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Scott Beith
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You switch scopes like most folks switch underwear. 
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -- Edmund Burke.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
"The measure of a man’s greatness is not determined by what he accomplishes for himself, but by what he accomplishes for others.” -- Some Bald Guy
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mikey cee
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You switch scopes like most folks switch underwear.
 Sounds more like a CD. 
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Bowmoreman
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Must be a "young man" thing, or something 
Seriously, I kinda know what Zach's deal might be... they are all...
so different...
and different, is exciting!!!
Gotta tell ya, though... my (so far) short time with this TMB80SS is convincing me that my NEXT scope will be something in the 127, 130 to 155/160 ED Triplet APO range
know what I mean?
Hopefully, I'll get a gander at SOME of these during BEOTS in less than 2 weeks!
(course, I'll hafta tear myself away from Gary's 30" Obsession)!  to do so...
Hmmmm... quality or quantity? 
clear enough skies
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Imaging: MI-250+ADM/SBS/Optec Libra: C11Hyperstar,TMB80SS
Visual: XT10i RTP
TV: 31T5,22T4,17T4,12T4,13Ethos,8Ethos;2x Powermate,Paracorr, 1.6X Antares, Hyperion8-24Zoom
Cameras: Mallincam Color Hyper Plus, QHY8
Guider: SBIG STV eFinder
Key Add-ons: Gerbings Heated clothes, WilderSkiesObservatory(BYO#90), Speco 9"Monitor
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Tamiji Homma
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I got DM-6 and G11 Tripod. Now I can safely mount new scope.
Oh well, it has been foggy night around here.
It is WO FLT 152 on DM-6/G11 Tripod.
 
Tammy
Edited by Tamiji Homma (06/14/08 01:52 AM)
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leexeen
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Tammy,
Compared with TSA, how do you rate the WO 152's optic quality?
How about the CA and the sharpness and contrast against TSA?
Thanks
Kurt
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TMB LZOS 130F6
Tak TSA-102S(being missed)
Tak FS-60CSV
Nagler 16T5, Zoom 3~6, Super Mono 4
Edited by leexeen (06/14/08 04:03 AM)
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Tamiji Homma
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Tammy,
Compared with TSA, how do you rate the WO 152's optic quality?
How about the CA and the sharpness and contrast against TSA?
Thanks
Kurt
Hi, Kurt.
I haven't had enough airtime to compare two scopes yet.
Here is my quick first light. First impression is good.
Quick first light
I've been busy with day job 15 hours 7 days a week workload.
OK, day and night job.
We are planning to do 152 shootout with Daniel Mounsey's
excellent Tak FS 152 when our schedule and good seeing
condition come across.
It will be fun.
Tammy
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phanfave
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Nice scope Tammy. And very nice setup too!
Sean
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leexeen
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Thanks Tammy, I am now anxioously looking forward to your final shoot-out. Hope it comes soon.
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Tammy,
Compared with TSA, how do you rate the WO 152's optic quality?
How about the CA and the sharpness and contrast against TSA?
Thanks
Kurt
Hi, Kurt.
I haven't had enough airtime to compare two scopes yet.
Here is my quick first light. First impression is good.
Quick first light
I've been busy with day job 15 hours 7 days a week workload.
OK, day and night job.
We are planning to do 152 shootout with Daniel Mounsey's
excellent Tak FS 152 when our schedule and good seeing
condition come across.
It will be fun.
Tammy
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TMB LZOS 130F6
Tak TSA-102S(being missed)
Tak FS-60CSV
Nagler 16T5, Zoom 3~6, Super Mono 4
Edited by leexeen (06/14/08 09:12 AM)
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Jeff Young
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Here's my new Pronto on an AP400QMD. It's not getting any use yet as it's still awaiting a few parts (a 70mm Solarscope etalon and 20mm blocking filter), but once they're here I'll have to post it in the solar forum.
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Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMD Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-100 / AP1200GTO Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
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Jeff Young
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And a closeup of a few custom bits I machined for it (the adapter plate between the clamshell and dec head and the two shoulder bolts for the clamshell).
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Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMD Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-100 / AP1200GTO Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
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zjc26138
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Quote:
You switch scopes like most folks switch underwear.
This is very true, but I have fun doing it.
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Custom AR5
Stellarvue 80/9D
Bosma Goto Mount
Clear, dark skies everywhere,
-Zachary
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phanfave
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Nice Proto Jeff. Do you think the mount can handle the weight? I'm not sure it's beefy enough.
Sean
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Jeff Young
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Nice Pronto Jeff. Do you think the mount can handle the weight? I'm not sure it's beefy enough.
Sean
Sean --
I was actually looking for a Tak P2Z since there's no AP200 or 300, but the 400 came up on the 'Mart first, and well, you know how it goes....
(If I ever double-stack the etalons it'll be one porky little Pronto, though. I think they weigh 4 or 5 lbs each.)
Cheers,
-- Jeff.
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Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMD Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-100 / AP1200GTO Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
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Scott Beith
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Quote:
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You switch scopes like most folks switch underwear.
This is very true, but I have fun doing it.
New scopes are always fun. 
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SLAP Observer (TMB130SS, SV102V, SV80ED)
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -- Edmund Burke.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
"The measure of a man’s greatness is not determined by what he accomplishes for himself, but by what he accomplishes for others.” -- Some Bald Guy
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Edwin Quiroga
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Sorry the little dark image.
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TeleVue 85 w/FeatherTouch
Televue Panoptic 35
Pentax XW (3.5, 5, 7, 10, 14, 20)
Pentax XO 2.58
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ngc6475
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Very nice scope, Edwin! 
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Walter
"There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls."
-George Carlin
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Scott Beith
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Very nice scope, Edwin!
I agree.
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SLAP Observer (TMB130SS, SV102V, SV80ED)
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -- Edmund Burke.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
"The measure of a man’s greatness is not determined by what he accomplishes for himself, but by what he accomplishes for others.” -- Some Bald Guy
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Tamiji Homma
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Thanks, Sean.
I wish I had enough time to observe. I got up at 3am
this morning and went outside. It has been foggy night
here but it was very clear and good seeing.
I couldn't get myself setup scope outside.
I just took my Nikon ProStar with me and sweeping skies.
It was wonderful, though. Jupiter looked great.
Tammy
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