Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy 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 CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements >> Vendor and Group Announcements Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Jerry3672 Vendor - Quantum Astronomy Products Reged: 01/20/08 Posts: 295 Loc: Lexington NC New Company born from cloudy nights       #2620402 - 09/03/08 12:40 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I was reading a thread on Cloudy Nights titled “Revolutionary new way to focus” when I decided to make one of the diffraction spike focus masks. I posted the results and how I made the mask. Next thing you know I’m getting PM’s and posts asking if I will make masks for other people. I’m not much on retail, so I asked for one other Cloudy Nights members to help with taking orders, John Wunderlin. He already had a company set up to take phone and internet orders, plus he has everything to take credit cards. Most people will want to make their own mask, but still a lot of amateur astronomers don’t have the resources to make the focus mask. So we have formed www.Spike-a.com to provide a high quality aluminum focus mask. The mask is constructed of .090 thick 3003 alloy aluminum and is anodized black. The mask has three tabs with nylon thumbscrews to attach the mask to the end of the telescope tube or dew shield. Both John and I are listed as Vendors, but we still are just cloudy night members that want to help other members enjoy this hobby. Now here is the best part! I get to buy new scopes, cameras, and all types of new toys. I just tell my wife that the company needs this stuff for research. : Okay, maybe the IRS will be more understanding. Jerry Hailey Quantum Astronomy Products www.spike-a.com -------------------- Meade LXD75-SN-8 C11 DSI Pro Sony H7 Canon XSi 450D unmod www.spike-a.com Post Extras:       Talstarone Vendor (Inner Planetary Products) Reged: 09/12/06 Posts: 7598 Loc: Benson, North Carolina Re: New Company born from cloudy nights [Re: Jerry3672]       #2621298 - 09/03/08 12:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Extremely Nice and Effective Product, with a Great Write Up.You have a product that should sell very Well and is amazing in what it does. As I begin an adventure in imaging soon, I can already see a need for your product.And may I add the web- site is extremely well done. -------------------- Todd C. Celestron NexStar 4SE(102mm F/13)Maksutov-Cass Meade ETX-80AT(80mm F/5)Achro Refractor Meade ETX-60BB(60mm F/5.8)Achro Refractor www.innerplanetaryproducts.com Meteorites and More.... "Outer Space at Down to Earth Prices" Post Extras:       Gone caving super member Reged: 04/02/07 Posts: 107 Loc: NJ Re: New Company born from cloudy nights [Re: Jerry3672]       #2627015 - 09/06/08 09:18 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I hope to see you at NEAF this year! Alan -------------------- A couple of eyepieces and a few small scopes Post Extras:       Jerry3672 Vendor - Quantum Astronomy Products Reged: 01/20/08 Posts: 295 Loc: Lexington NC Re: New Company born from cloudy nights [Re: Gone caving]       #2629706 - 09/07/08 08:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm looking forward to NEAF. -------------------- Meade LXD75-SN-8 C11 DSI Pro Sony H7 Canon XSi 450D unmod www.spike-a.com Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 3 registered and 4 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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