Wes James
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I see Garrett is now listing a 70mm Right Angle binocular- with Proprietary 20x/25x eyepieces... it looks a lot like the Apogee RA-88's... Suppose they're simply a copy that's masked down- or listed as a 70mm and not masked down? Curious to see what they're about. Would love to own a R/A binocular, but would like something a little bigger.
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Wes
Atlantic Beach, FL
Some bino’s from Miyauchi 5x32 Binon's up through Garrett 20x110 Signature's,
Some telescopes from a Stellarvue 80mm NHNG up through a couple of 8” reflectors…
And a wonderful 4.25" Delmarva Shiefspiegler!
Some good friends, made here on C/N.
Oh- several cats and a wonderful wife!
Anyone want a cat???? :-O
"When your work speaks for itself- Don't Interrupt" -Gamble Rogers
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Vincent33
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All seems to come from here:
http://www.united-optics.com/products/Binoculars/Giant_Binoculars/BA6_Series/BA6.htm
I will buy a day or another the 100 mm here in Italy. It's the first time I see on sale the 70 mm version. Cheers.
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Wes James
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I believe I've found the source of these... looks like the Orion BT-70, only comes with an extra set of 25x eyepieces. I would guess the Garrett's coming from the same source as the Orion's.
Wes
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GlenM
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Hi Wes,
I mentioned these a couple of days ago in a post. I thought everyone must be asleep. I suspect that the Garretts will be well checked and collimated before despatch.
In the UK,Revelation are now selling the the 88mm's with four(4) sets of eyepieces. www.telescopehouse.com
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Glen
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Wes James
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Whoops- Sorry, Glen!! Don't know how I missed your post. I'm in a place right now where "RA" should grab my attention! Goind blind, I guess....
Wes
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DeepSpace67
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Reged: 05/13/06
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Loc: Kansas City, KS, USA
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This is welcome news! Mr. Garrett, please bring us a 100mm RA binocular telescope!
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Matthew
10" Antares Dobsonian, 8x50 RACI, Telrad, Green Laser
Apogee RA-88-SA, Custom Mount, Green Laser
Garrett Gemini Lightweight 11x56 Binoculars
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Wes James
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Quote:
Mr. Garrett, please bring us a 100mm RA binocular telescope!
AGREE!!! They're in the catalog... don't understand why someone's not attempting to bring them into this country.
Wes
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steveoid
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Reged: 02/10/08
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Loc: London,England
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Wes, I have a pair of the 100mm 90 degree binoculars with a tripod. Superb binoculars.
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Celestron 8SE.
120mm ED Pro refractor.
80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing)
Baader Herscel wedge.
Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars.
Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars
Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces
Celestron ultima 2x barlow.
Numerous eyepieces.
FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron.
2" WO Dielectric.
1/1/2" WO Dielectric.
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Wes James
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Stevoid-
Cool- how did you obtain yours? I see you're in England- are they on the market there?
Wes
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GlenM
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Reged: 05/20/07
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Loc: 53° 36'N 2° 06'W
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Hi Wes,
I call them senior moments.
Clear Skies.
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Glen
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GlenM
scholastic sledgehammer
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Loc: 53° 36'N 2° 06'W
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Keep watching, you never know 
Clear Skies.
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Glen
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amys
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Reged: 06/12/06
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Loc: Groton, CT
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Just ordered the 70mm from Zach at Garrett Optical.  
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Amy
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GlenM
scholastic sledgehammer
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Loc: 53° 36'N 2° 06'W
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Bin the MAK 
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Glen
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amys
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Loc: Groton, CT
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You're just jealous -- Mak envy in a big way. 
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Amy
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GlenM
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Reged: 05/20/07
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Loc: 53° 36'N 2° 06'W
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Me and mirrors don't get on well.You know that 
Really hope they work out for you Amy.
We will all be waiting for first light.
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Glen
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