Re: [APML] OT: 5 Inch Refractor Options

["Phillip Jones" <starfest@comcast.net>]

For what it's worth, the Tak FS128 is very portable. The Tak f/5.9 focal
reducer is also a field flattener.

-Phil

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Cook" <ccjd@ix.netcom.com>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] OT: 5 Inch Refractor Options


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


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