RE: [APML]: 2" Diagonals

[Tom Porter <Tom.Porter@digital.com>]

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My LX is mounted on the standard field tripod.  It seems very stable in
the alt-azimuth, with less vibration dampening when on the super-wedge.
I've recently purchased a Losmandy balance system for it, although I not
sure I need it yet.  

>From your statement it appears that the AP Max Bright is substantially
heavier than the other two. Rene Goerlich also recommends the AP
diagonal.  The increase in brightness you mention must be caused by
better coatings.

Clear Skies!
Tom Porter

                -----Original Message-----
                From:   Ian Turner [mailto:skyshooter@mindspring.com]
                Sent:   Friday, July 17, 1998 11:55 AM
                To:     astro-photo@nightsky.com
                Subject:        Re: [APML]: 2" Diagonals

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                2 " Diagnols

                Having owned the Televue, Lumicon & now the AP max
bright I can tell U about
                them. The Lumicon was the brighest before the AP max
bright came out. The
                Televue held it mirror in better than the Lumicon.

                The AP max bright is noticably brighter than the other
two. The locking
                brass collar is a pleasure & doesn't mar either eyepiece
or extension tubes.

                Considering the price and if your mount is not already
strained I would get
                the  Lumicon.
                If I had a solid mount I would purchase the Astrophysics
max bright.
                _________________________________________
                                Ian Turner              
                     Astrophoto and CCD Imaging Tips
                http://www.mindspring.com/~skyshooter/

        

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                >From: Tom Porter <Tom.Porter@digital.com>
                >To: "APML List Server (E-mail)"
<astro-photo@nightsky.com>
                >Subject: [APML]: 2" Diagonals
                >Date: Fri, Jul 17, 1998, 11:50
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                >I apologize as this is off subject, however I don't
know who else to
                >ask.
                >
                >I am assuming that you like to view what you shoot.  I
want to buy a 2"
                >enhanced diagonal.  I am considering the Televue and
Lumicon models.
                >Lumicon's is 96% reflective and I haven't been able to
find out what
                >Televue's is.  Does anyone have any experience or
information regarding
                >these two diagonals.
                >
                >Tom Porter