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Bob, altough 80 % of the pics I saw are yours, and yes, they are good!, I did find a few more -you are right-, looking around the members of your SS group it seems that at least 4 or 5 other people got one ..

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But the impression I get from reading CN is that these two lines (SS and AT) (which seem to be different only for marketing, as in, made in the same place and with TMB label to allow for different pricing of the two), are actually rather over-hyped due to the Astronomics connection to CN... It is as clear as it can be, but it does not mean that they are not good scopes! Just that they are over hyped.. But if I want an over hyped scope I "get" a BO.. If you check on Astromart, you get a more balanced opinion (and I think better information because people like Roland are there to give advice).

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You may be getting that impression but it's an incorrect impression. The scopes are hyped because they are that good. S&T made the 130SS one of their "Hot Products" for 2007. They have also said that "Everyone should own an AT66" Perhaps becuase Astronomics carries the scopes and the exposure is higher your getting that impression. And the scopes are not one in the same re-badges.

Astromart for Non hyped opinions I have to differ with you there. Some of the most lopsided comments and signs of favoritism have reared the'r ugly head over there. As for Roland posting over there, that's great but it proves nothing really. I think he may be leary of posting here as this is such a more popular forum with more members he's afraid of being barraged with questions and PM's.

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I could not find any info on the 111mm on Astromart and almost nil in other forums.

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The AT 111 is the one I am most interested in. I recently found out it is a TMB design, so I think it is basically the younger brother of the 130SS.

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There are still doubts on the Japanse origin (?) of the 130SS, but who cares, as long as it performs well..

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What do you make of this shot:

http://sky.prohosting.com/mikedodd/Rosette-SE-large.html

Is it pinched or something?

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I think that this one is better but shows that the scope does need a field flattener...
http://homepage.mac.com/jprovi57/.Public/TMB%20130SS%20ngc2244.jpg

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Yeah it does but that was also taken with an ST11000 camera. That's a mighty big chip to fill and there are very few scopes out that can cover that chip flat.

CS's

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Bobby

StonyHill Observatory
Skywatcher EQ6 Pro (On it's way)
AT 130 F/6 Prototype
Royce 10" f/4 Astrograph (Under Construction)
Self Modded 40D
70-200 F2.8 L IS
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