Re: [APML] new galaxy shots

["Bobby Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>]

You know I asked Tony a zillion questions about that scope but I guess I
never really pinned him down on whether it was homebuilt or not..........I
pretty much presumed it was and the reason I thought that was because of all
its different components. It's got the Wilkinson primary with a Parks
fiberglass tube [which by the way is an excellent tube for photography. It's
not as light as carbon but has very little thermal expansion and a lot
cheaper than carbon too. Plus it's stiff and sturdy with good heavy aluminum
end rings.] It has pin-registered cell and a Novak spider/diagonal holder
with a JMI 2" focuser. The scope also has 2 secondaries; a 3.1" for deep sky
photography and a 2.1" for visual use and planetary photography. I plan on
doing my planetary work with it and hope it lives up to my expectations.
Thanks for the good words Philip.
Bobby Middleton


http://www.koyote.com/users/bobm/word.htm

----- Original Message -----
From: Philip Perkins:
> Bobby,
>
> Apart from the mirror, do you have any information on who manufactured the
> scope?  It is clearly a top class instrument and I think you made an
> excellent choice.
>
> Re the new galaxy shots:  this is outstanding quality of work and it was a
> particular joy to see M83 captured so nicely, since it is out of reach for
> me.  It must be a tough object even from where you are.  Congratulations!
>
> PS - I hope the new relays work out fine - I am sure they will.
>
> --Philip
> Philip Perkins - philip@astrocruise.com
> Wiltshire UK & Luberon France
> Astrocruise - http://www.astrocruise.com
>
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