Re: [APML] Saving for new scope....advice needed

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

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From: Brian and Leau Larmay
> Hey guys,
> Id be looking for something that is widefield similiar to the ST 80, but
> much higher quality in optics.

Chris Cook gets some real good pics with a Televeu 85 I think. Then there is
the Takahashi 76 and the next sibling the Tak 102; plus a new Tak the 106
($$) . The AP scopes are the Traveller but you'll have to get on the list.
Isn't AP making a 90mm now or did they just make a few prototypes? I think
there may be some other upper end refractors that might be on the used
market. Brandon sold a 80 or 90mm scope but I think it was made by AP. Vixen
may have a smaller APO refractor but I can't remember for sure.

> What are the major differances between the ST 80 and something of grander
> scale for astrophotography?

The biggest difference is the price <g>. But optically speaking the ST 80
will be left behind in color correction and sharpness by all the scopes I
mentioned above.
I also assume that they will be much better mechanically.
Bobby Middleton
http://www.koyote.com/users/bobm/word.htm





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