Re: [APML] 2 inch adapter and now focusers and such

["Brian Larmay" <astrobri@ameritech.net>]

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From: "George Anderson" <georgea@cam.org>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 9:55 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] 2 inch adapter and now focusers and such


> Hi Brian
>
> The only place I know of that does magnesium flouride coatings (and
> remember I live in the frozen wasteland called Canada) is Moonward
> Coatings in Sudbury Ontario. I am sure that there are places in the US
> that also do lens coatings though.
> I doubt if Roland will sell just the objective lens and cell for a
> scope, but I could be wrong. You may want to try dropping him a line at
> his e-mail address. I have had good luck with him answering messages
> sent to him.

Is that the same addy as on company sevens website?

> I suspect that Roland's lenses are better than the Vixen flourites but I
> have no proof for that statement. The lens and cell are only part of the
> cost of the scope from AP though. The tube is made to tight tolerances
> and the focusers are a dream (and they can be purchased seperately.
> I know that Roland handles the final phase of figuring of every lens
> that goes oot of the AP factory, which is why the production runs are so
> small and the price so high. Vixen is probably able to procure glass of
> the same quality and types as AP, but it is that black magic touch that
> makes the difference.
> If you do decide to go the Vixen route you may want to contact Joe
> O'neil from the APML list, he was a Vixen dealer and is very honest (he
> even tells customers that his mounts are no good for AP work) and he may
> be able to give you the scoop on buying a Vixen Flourite lens assembly.

Ill have to stop by him next time im in town and give him my american $
since I travel there occasionally.

> If you can handle the additional e-mail traffic (about 50+ e-mails a
> day) you might want to join the Amateur Telescope Makers list and lurk
> for a while to get some ideas and sources.

I subscribed 2 weeks ago but I couldnt post.
Jeez...I thought this place had alot of email, that list had like 50 posts
within a half hour!!

> George
>
> Clear skies and good health from the land of Geddy Lee

Geddy eh' :)

The beaver truely is a noble creature
Brian



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