RE: [APML] Refractor recommendation

Hi Greg,

I was wondering about the Borg. Sounds like another great option since I’m shooting 35mm and I’ve seen some of Dave’s work.

Sorry about the weather but you know it’s only because you bought the new scope…

Thanks for the help,

Dave

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From: owner-astro-photo@seds.org [mailto:owner-astro-photo@seds.org] On Behalf Of Greg Hartke
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 4:58 PM
To: astro-photo@seds.org
Subject: RE: [APML] Refractor recommendation

Dave,

I doubt they're very popular around here with all the Takahashi and TV devotees but you might consider a Borg 76 mm ED. Ted Ishikawa at Hutech (www.hutech.com) is the vendor and he treats everyone as his favorite customer. Ted has a 10% off sale right now and I just bought a 76 mm ED with field flattener and tube rings for a little over $1000. Dave Kodama told me the 76 mm ED is great for AP and doesn't seem to noticeably vignette the 35 mm frame when used with Ted's adaptors (which I already have). Sorry I can't tell you how it performs yet because the weather's terrible right now here on the east coast. The scope is very light weight, too, so it will piggyback just fine on an LX-200 mount with SW.

Greg Hartke

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From: owner-astro-photo@seds.org [mailto:owner-astro-photo@seds.org]On Behalf Of Dave Dockery
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 9:56 PM
To: astro-photo@seds.org
Subject: [APML] Refractor recommendation

Hi All,

I’m hoping to upgrade soon to a quality AP refractor. I have to do these things incrementally (to maintain marital bliss) but I think I can swing around 1250.00 or so. I’m planning to go with an OTA that I can mount to my 10” LX200/Superwedge until I can also swing an equatorial mount.

A friend recommended that I try and pick up a used TeleVue 85 on Astromart. If I do find an 85, will I also need a field flattener or some other accessory to optimize the optics for AP? Anyone have other refractor recommendations for my limited budget???

I appreciate any guidance you can give me,

Dave

Dave Dockery

Las Cruces, NM

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