Mike Loffland
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A Little Piece of Russian Magic
By: Neil English
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Ragaisis
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Reged: 05/16/08
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Loc: Milwaukee, WI
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Not only good news about Russian refractors, but also GREAT news about a new refractor BOOK at the end of the article.
Thanks, Neil!
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Televue TV85 APO on a Half-Hitch alt-az mount
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Jim Cook
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Can we hear more about the coming book? Perhaps a chapter listing and summary, including the size range reviewed?
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astroneil
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Hello Jim,
I hope the summary below helps.
Choosing and using a Refracting Telescope (~210 pages with 80 illustrations)
(I) A comprehensive guide to buying, testing and using a refracting telescope for astronomy, nature studies and photography.
(II) Provides an in-depth look at both classic and contemporary refractors (Apos and achromats)from all genres and how best to use them.
(III)Everything you need to known about refracting telescopes and spotting scopes in one handy volume.
Capturing the essence of the refractor market is like hitting a moving target, but I hope it fits the bill.
Keep a look out from time to time on the Springer website for more information.
Many thanks,
Neil English
Edited by astroneil (09/13/09 05:54 AM)
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Jim Cook
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Thanks. I hope you also cover accessories, including quantitative evaluations of using field flattners for scopes other than their original target (Thomas Back used to be picky).
(Sorry for hijacked the forum on your review. Many thanks for your article.)
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SpookyKatt
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I just wanted to say that I loved your article Neil. I myself picked up 2 Tal 100R's earlier this year (greedy I know).
I just flocked them and am planning to use one for photography and one for visual but I must say I was using one last night and they an excellent scope, giving some wonderful views of the night sky. A joy to use to be honest.
Thanks again for the article.
Kathleen
Edited by SpookyKatt (09/20/09 12:23 PM)
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Tillyrie
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Really interesting article Neil, I'm going to get one now! Looking forward to the book. I hope its as interesting and informative.
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ploughc
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HELLO everyone new to this group very interesting review Neil Ihave a Tal 100R it is a lovely little scope looking on their web site Tal make a 125 refractor as well but for some reason do not sell them in the UK I would love to get one does anyone know where they could be bought. ploughc.
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astroneil
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Hi Ploughc
I don't think Tal are manufacturing the 125R at the present time. The only option is for you to look out for one second hand. The come up from time to time.
Hope that helps.
Neil.
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ploughc
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Thanks Neil for the reply guess I will just have to look for one second hand.
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Ragaisis
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Loc: Milwaukee, WI
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Any word on a publication date for the new refractor book?
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Televue TV85 APO on a Half-Hitch alt-az mount
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astroneil
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Hi Ragaisis,
Bank on summer 2010.
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Scott Beith
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Excellent article. Thanks for sharing the info on the TAL 100R and RS with us. 
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