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mustgobigger
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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3411872 - 10/26/09 12:41 PM Attachment (12 downloads)

thats all.

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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor



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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: Starpoke]
      #3411894 - 10/26/09 12:54 PM

Quote:

Gee Picky picky Brian, As long as it isn't dented enough to throw off the colimation, what differences does paint make? If I painted mine I would have to worry about scratches and I have enough trouble not knocking stuff over in the dark to add anxiety about marring finish as well. Oh well, it will certainly look better all the same color and that robin's egg blue is so pretty.
Starry nights to you, Glenn





No way i am going to use this in the dark...
i might scratch it.


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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor



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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3412153 - 10/26/09 02:43 PM

Wow!! nice job and scope brian i want, i want one of these i'll be watching and how is everything john

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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: akman1955]
      #3413455 - 10/27/09 05:23 AM

Beautiful work Brian. When I look at it it reminds me of what mine looked like in the 80's. I am a disaster with a spray can so I shall put off doing anything to mine for a while longer, but Oh, the LONGING!!!!
Clear skies and you really do need to take it out in the dark at least once in a while.
Glenn

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152nn f9 Starfire Apo on Schaefer AT-4 Mount
94mm f7 Brandon Apo on ASGT (or Polaris when AGST is on the fritz.)
WO Zenithstar 66 f6 ED Pretzval on UA Microstar
Tasco 7TE-5 60mm. f16.7 EQ Refractor.
Celestron C-60E f15 on Polaris
Celestron CO 62 Cometron f5
Meade 390 90mm f11 on Mizar m-4
Tasco 8V
eyepieces, books, some old scopes and mounts - ect.


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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: Starpoke]
      #3415440 - 10/28/09 03:46 AM

glen,
its going out next clear night.
regrettably i might be putting a few scopes up for sale and this one might be one of them.
if i had to paint this on with a spray can i would have just left it alone as i never would have matched paint.
Brian

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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor



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Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3415658 - 10/28/09 09:17 AM

Brian, keep me in mind if you sell blue scope..thanks,john

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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3433318 - 11/06/09 05:05 PM

Thanks Brian, your the man!! I'll be looking forward too it..john

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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3433330 - 11/06/09 05:09 PM

Brian ,still keep us posted on how it does...okay, john

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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3433366 - 11/06/09 05:31 PM

Brian...I painted my scopes Tidepool green because they're so mean! But that powder baby blue is just too cool! Mike

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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.


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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mikey cee]
      #3433372 - 11/06/09 05:35 PM

Mike, lets see a picture of your tidepool green scope john

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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: akman1955]
      #3433396 - 11/06/09 05:52 PM

John it's that 8" f/13.3 that everyone around these here parts has seen a dozen times over. Mike

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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.


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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mikey cee]
      #3433423 - 11/06/09 06:05 PM

Okay thanks, i guess i haven't seen it..john

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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: akman1955]
      #3433512 - 11/06/09 06:46 PM Attachment (4 downloads)

Brian....If I may John wants to see my Tidepool green scope so please look the other way. Sorry, I'd PM him a picture if I new how. Thanks bud for understanding. Mike

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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.


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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mikey cee]
      #3433588 - 11/06/09 07:20 PM

now i remember..this is the one next too your tasco 20te...great scope and thanks for refreshing an old man john

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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: akman1955]
      #3435101 - 11/07/09 06:03 PM Attachment (4 downloads)

going to see if i can get a few photos tonight.
tried doing the sun today but not much activity
in the way of sun spots.
Brian

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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor



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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3435103 - 11/07/09 06:04 PM Attachment (2 downloads)

neat little solar finder

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Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor



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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3435106 - 11/07/09 06:04 PM Attachment (4 downloads)

big white dot

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Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor



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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3435264 - 11/07/09 07:53 PM

Brian......I use a mylar filter on my 6-inch. It gives a bluish gray color. What color is yours. I figured the photo might be overexposed. Mike

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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.


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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mikey cee]
      #3435748 - 11/08/09 02:25 AM Attachment (3 downloads)

hi mike,
looked pretty much the same looking through a eyepiece today.
not much to see.
could be overexposed.
here is a moon shot.25mm or.

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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor



Edited by mustgobigger (11/08/09 02:26 AM)


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Re: new scope coming....what is it? new [Re: mustgobigger]
      #3435756 - 11/08/09 02:36 AM Attachment (2 downloads)

a little less exposure.
pics are raw just resized.

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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor



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