Bill,
if you think the 5" has bad color you should look thru the 6", twice as bad........
I sure hope Schultz never ever looks thru a decent APO, boy is he gonna be hooked!
Personally I thought the 5" has just great figure with very little color for an achro, now I really want a 80ED bad! Dave
Just bought an AR-5
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Bill Grass
, Dec 01 2003 01:29 PM
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 02:43 PM
Too bad, Bill.
However, before sending the scope back on Astromart, could you treat us with a little review pitting up the AR5 against the ED80 on a variety of objects? You could wait for the scope to be sold before publishing the review
And hopefully, maybe after doing the shootout you will realize the scope is worth keeping! don't let one disappointing night ruin it all (there will be no marriage-related metaphor this time!
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However, before sending the scope back on Astromart, could you treat us with a little review pitting up the AR5 against the ED80 on a variety of objects? You could wait for the scope to be sold before publishing the review
And hopefully, maybe after doing the shootout you will realize the scope is worth keeping! don't let one disappointing night ruin it all (there will be no marriage-related metaphor this time!
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 03:08 PM
I was hoping too, Tom! Oh, well. I suppose it'll go back to Astromart. Yeah, the CA was a little more than I was expecting. Also, the focuser was just too flimsy for me. And using that big thing, I missed the convenience & compactness of my little ED80! (Boy that ED80 can spoil a person, huh? )
On a good note, I FINALLY sold the 4"! I just got the e-mail from PayPal telling me I have cash (I love those!
). So, off to the UPS Store it goes!
Dave, I agree about Schultze!
Matt, that may be a possiblity! I'll keep that in mind.
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On a good note, I FINALLY sold the 4"! I just got the e-mail from PayPal telling me I have cash (I love those!
). So, off to the UPS Store it goes!
Dave, I agree about Schultze!
Matt, that may be a possiblity! I'll keep that in mind.
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 03:48 PM
The color in mine is not objectionable, even on brighter objects. Maybe I got one of the better figured ones. I get pinpoint stars and good rings on a star test. I'm very happy with it actually.
It's no matter for DSO's anyway.
It's no matter for DSO's anyway.
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 04:02 PM
Aw,
im just teasing you a bit I know you have a keeper, wish id kept mine really. Nothing like a missle launcher in the backyard to get the neighbors attentions aye?
Dave
im just teasing you a bit I know you have a keeper, wish id kept mine really. Nothing like a missle launcher in the backyard to get the neighbors attentions aye?
Dave
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 04:49 PM
Really. I get the strangest stares from passing automobiles when they see this SAM launcher in the driveway on a 4' pier.
I'm about 50' from the roadway, and it still looks huge from there.
I'm about 50' from the roadway, and it still looks huge from there.
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 04:55 PM
Really. I get the strangest stares from passing automobiles when they see this SAM launcher in the driveway on a 4' pier.
Yes; it looks like quite a machine. The 5" is about the same length but for some reason it doesn't seem as large when looking at it.
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 05:07 PM
Mine looks even longer with the 15" dewshield in front.
Total length at prime focus is around 59". Just shy of five feet long.
Total length at prime focus is around 59". Just shy of five feet long.
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 07:12 PM
Shultze,
Don't ever look through an apo !!!!!!! My mind has been tainted with the images
Bill,
Sorry about the clouds, but if you look at the weather channel - you sent me the clouds, not the other way around.
Glad you sold the 100mm. So whatcha buyin'? You are just selling everything to buy a BIG apo - aren't you? Don't worry, I won't tell your wife.
The seeing was just brutal!!! I have never seen anything like that. Literally like looking through a mirage on an asphalt road in August.
Tom,
I talked to Al M off line and he confirmed that with the seeing as bad as it was - CA is magnified in scopes. The color wasn't terrible (quite good compared to my old ST80), and it will be better in the future.
Dim stuff, open clusters, and quick peeks at the brighter stuff was the order of the day with this scope anyway.
Clear skies,
Scott
Don't ever look through an apo !!!!!!! My mind has been tainted with the images
Bill,
Sorry about the clouds, but if you look at the weather channel - you sent me the clouds, not the other way around.
Glad you sold the 100mm. So whatcha buyin'? You are just selling everything to buy a BIG apo - aren't you? Don't worry, I won't tell your wife.
The seeing was just brutal!!! I have never seen anything like that. Literally like looking through a mirage on an asphalt road in August.
Tom,
I talked to Al M off line and he confirmed that with the seeing as bad as it was - CA is magnified in scopes. The color wasn't terrible (quite good compared to my old ST80), and it will be better in the future.
Dim stuff, open clusters, and quick peeks at the brighter stuff was the order of the day with this scope anyway.
Clear skies,
Scott
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Posted 06 December 2003 - 11:24 PM
Bill, glad the 4" sold...good scope. Now for the 5"...send it to me!!! 
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Posted 07 December 2003 - 12:29 AM
Sorry your scope did not work out for you Bill. I'm sure you'll find the right scope for your needs!
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Posted 07 December 2003 - 03:00 AM
Scott, I don't have any immediate plans to buy another scope (famous last words, huh?). I sure can't afford a nice big apo! I'm just trying to get rid of stuff I don't use & get some cash.
However, if anybody here would like to trade a TeleVue 4" apo of some sort for a mint Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray bass, I'll swap! (I'm only half-joking!)
Tom, I might just do that!
Charles, thanks! Right now I'm perfectly happy with my ED80. But I'm always interested in trying other equipment!
However, if anybody here would like to trade a TeleVue 4" apo of some sort for a mint Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray bass, I'll swap!
(I'm only half-joking!) Tom, I might just do that!
Charles, thanks! Right now I'm perfectly happy with my ED80. But I'm always interested in trying other equipment!
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