Re: [APML] AP Traveler

[Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>]

Ulrich Beinert wrote:

> I've just found a used AP Traveler, supposed to be in superb condition, for
> quite a good price. Is this a good Astrophotography instrument?

Yes.  AP is one of top photographic refractor suppliers in the
USA.

> I assume it's a lot better than the Televue TV-102. 

It is...for photography.  IMO it is also better for visual work,
but others will argue about that.

> Now a very stupid question: the tube is very short (19" with dewcap
> retracted). Great for traveling (why else would it be called Traveler? :-)
> but I have a guidescope that's more than 40" long (a Vixen 90M: 90/1000mm).
> Is there any problem when putting a guidescope this big above such a short
> scope? 

No.  Just be sure and use two tube holders.

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net

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