Re: [APML] OT: 5 Inch Refractor Options

["Chris Cook" <ccjd@ix.netcom.com>]

Hi Steve -

The guy to ask about the TEC140 is John Boudreau.  He's using one to image
with.  I saw his scope in person and its a beauty!  Very compact and
portable.  The FT focuser is gorgeous.
The Tak's are always available and are excellent.  The FS128 is f/8 and not
as portable if that's a concern.  The reducer will bring it down to f/5.9.
The Tak TOA130 is also available in a reasonable amount of time.

Chris

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Chris Cook
Astronomical & Nightscape Photography
www.abmedia.com/astro


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Lindsey" <stevelindsey@earthlink.net>
To: "APML" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 2:49 AM
Subject: [APML] OT: 5 Inch Refractor Options


> Hey folks!  I'm considering taking a refractor plunge considering all my
> interests both visually and photographically with film and CCD some day
and
> think an APO refractor would be a good long term investment for what I can
> afford (barely).  I'm seriously looking at the TEC 140 and wondered if you
> folks had suggestions PROs and CONs on this scope or a similar one that is
> fairly available (unlike new AP scopes).  I know the TEC is about a year's
> wait.
>
> Appreciate any feedback.
>
> Steve
>
>
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