· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    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] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> ATM, Optics and DIY Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Cary Vendor (Optic Wave Labs) Reged: 07/07/04 Posts: 399 Loc: Rancho Cordova, CA Mirror Cell Deman?       #3370511 - 10/04/09 11:53 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I just sold an old NOVAK 9 point mirror cell. The cell sold within two minutes of posting the ad I got a ton of requests. It seems to me that there are no "good" mirror cells like these being manufactured any more??? My question is: Is there a large enough demand to start making these types of cells again? I've been lightly considering manufacturing mirror cells but this recent activity piques my interest even more. What is the perceived demand amongst ATM's? -------------------- Cary Chleborad http://www.opticwavelabs.com Post Extras:       Wes James Post Laureate Reged: 04/12/06 Posts: 3460 Re: Mirror Cell Deman? [Re: Cary]       #3370552 - 10/04/09 12:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Cary- I think there is always a demand for quality products. If I were building a scope, which I'm currently not- and I wasn't building a cell, I'd be wanting the best in quality. You are correct that good cells are difficult to find. While cells may not be that difficult for the shop-equipped amateur atm'er, it seems like a lot of people want to buy the parts and put them together. A lot of people build 8-10" scopes, and finding a good cell can be difficult. -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       Gary Fuchs scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 05/22/06 Posts: 867 Loc: Easton, PA, USA Re: Mirror Cell Deman? [Re: Wes James]       #3370757 - 10/04/09 01:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I agree with Wes; though it's hard to see it being profitable by itself. Gary Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 6 registered and 11 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Don W, Mike I. Jones  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 95 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   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   General Observing   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*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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