· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Reflectors Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 markleewebb sage Reged: 11/04/06 University Optics Mirrors Any Good? Zambuto-Like?       #2564735 - 08/06/08 07:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Are the primary mirrors University Optics used to sell any good? Are they on par with Zambutos and other high quality mirrors? And, when they they stop selling them? Post Extras:       llanitedave Humble Megalomaniac Reged: 09/26/05 Loc: Amargosa Valley, NV, USA Re: University Optics Mirrors Any Good? Zambuto-Like? [Re: markleewebb]       #2564889 - 08/06/08 08:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That's a new one on me! I never knew they sold any! Post Extras:       pstarr Carpal Tunnel Reged: 09/17/04 Loc: NE Ohio Re: University Optics Mirrors Any Good? Zambuto-Like? [Re: markleewebb]       #2564901 - 08/06/08 08:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   They were the typical 1/4 wave mirrors being sold by many commercial optics companies. They were not on par with Zambuto, Pegasus, Stevens or other premium mirror makers. If you can find one that is a true 1/4 wavefront, 1/8th wave surface, it should perform quite well. Post Extras:       markleewebb sage Reged: 11/04/06 Re: University Optics Mirrors Any Good? Zambuto-Like? [Re: pstarr]       #2564922 - 08/06/08 08:34 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   BTW I had good fortune to look through my scope with a Baader Hyperion 13mm last week. I was blown away. Those are great ep's. I see you own the 17mm. I went and now bought the 8, 13, and 21 I was so impressed. Post Extras:       pstarr Carpal Tunnel Reged: 09/17/04 Loc: NE Ohio Re: University Optics Mirrors Any Good? Zambuto-Like? [Re: markleewebb]       #2564991 - 08/06/08 09:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Not to hi jack the tread but I also had the 13 and 21mm. I just sold them because I got a 13mm Ethos. The Baaders were very nice in my f-6. The 17mm with my 2.5x TV barlow is a killer planetary combo,. Enjoy yours. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 18 registered and 35 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Jarad, ausastronomer, okieav8r  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 471 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info CN Forums Home

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