· 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 CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements >> Vendor and Group Announcements Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 AG Optical Vendor -AG Optical Reged: 09/09/10 Loc: Alabama Free quartz upgrade - AG Optical iDK       #5704833 - 02/28/13 07:58 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Between now and April 15, AG Optical Systems is pleased to offer a free quartz primary and secondary mirror upgrade on our 12.5", 14.5", and 17" Imaging Dall Kirkham telescopes! Check out our ad in the "Reflectors" section of the Cloudy Nights classifieds. Visit our website to learn more. Thanks, Dave Post Extras:       AG Optical Vendor -AG Optical Reged: 09/09/10 Loc: Alabama Re: Free quartz upgrade - AG Optical iDK [Re: AG Optical]       #5721782 - 03/09/13 08:42 AM Attachment (15 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here are a few images of a recently completed and shipped AG Optical Systems 12.5" Imaging Dall Kirkham with an optional Thermal Control System. The focuser is an Optec TCF-S3i unit capable of carrying heavy camera loads. Post Extras:       AG Optical Vendor -AG Optical Reged: 09/09/10 Loc: Alabama Re: Free quartz upgrade - AG Optical iDK [Re: AG Optical]       #5721783 - 03/09/13 08:43 AM Attachment (8 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   another view of the 12.5" F6.7 iDK... Post Extras:       AG Optical Vendor -AG Optical Reged: 09/09/10 Loc: Alabama Re: Free quartz upgrade - AG Optical iDK [Re: AG Optical]       #5721785 - 03/09/13 08:43 AM Attachment (10 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Close view of the AGO 12.5" iDK backplate with Optec TCF-S3i focuser..... Post Extras:       AG Optical Vendor -AG Optical Reged: 09/09/10 Loc: Alabama Re: Free quartz upgrade - AG Optical iDK [Re: AG Optical]       #5721788 - 03/09/13 08:46 AM Attachment (7 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is a view of the AG Optical Systems Thermal Control System. The TCS consists of primary and secondary heaters, primary mirror cooling fans, temperature sensors, and a PC-based application that automates primary mirror cooling and dew prevention. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 11 registered and 5 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  BRisley, bilgebay  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 291 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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