Re: [APML] Returning to AP - scope advice

["John Boudreau" <jeboud@attbi.com>]

Between the two, the Tak FSQ-106 is the one designed with astrophotography
as it's prime use. The TV101 is designed primarily as a visual scope, as it
only has a 2" focuser. The TV101's focuser is well made, but the Tak's is
larger (4") and much more robust, and includes a nice camera angle adjuster.

Both scopes certainly have produced fine work, but you'll have more
astrophoto options with the Tak.


John Boudreau
jeboud@attbi.com
http://home.attbi.com/~jeboud/astro.htm

----- Original Message -----
From: <Joel_Haynes@powderject.com>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 3:16 PM
Subject: [APML] Returning to AP - scope advice


> Folks,
>
> After a several year hiatus, I'm excited about returning to AP and am
> seeking advice about the relative virtues of the TV NP101 and the Tak
> FSQ-106.  (I'm on the notification list for an A.-P. 130 but I'll need
> something to get me through the long wait.)  Previously, I had good luck
> with a TV Genesis (non SDF) (see ftp://voltaire.csun.edu/haynes.dir/  for
a
> couple of scanned in, unprocessed prints).  I understand that the NP101 is
> a step up form the older Genesis in terms of color correction and other
> aberrations, but I'm not sure what the Tak has to offer over the 101 other
> than the 4'' focuser.
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
>
> Joel Haynes
> Lurking on the list from mosquito-infested Mazomanie, WI
>
>
>
>
>
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