Re: [APML] Four Schmidt Shooters

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/30/03 10:11:04 PM, tan@cox.net writes:

>Kent,
>
> Here is the picture Andreas sent me:
>
>http://starryscapes.com/tmp/C14SC1.JPG
>
>I looked up his email and he did say he had two 14" Schmidts from
>Vehrenberg. Whether it's the two 14" Schmidts in this picture, I do not
>know. I believe I was told I could pick either one. I did not think it
>mattered <g>. I was hoping to get the one which was in better focus though.
>Needless to say the one I got is very well focused but for a camera with
>this speed it will have to be perfect and it's not. I just did not have
>the
>time to do it properly, especially since I am not experienced in this.
>My 8"
>Schmidt was focused by Epoch.
>
>Loke

Loke:
Yes, precise focus (as well as collimation) is a necessity.
Of the three sizes of Schmidt cameras that Celestron built, the 14 inch was 
the most prone to focus 'instability', mainly because it was a large instrument 
and not as rigid as the smaller Schmidt's.
I saw that you are considering parting with it. Joseph Sylvan is doing the 
same thing.
He began the process of restoration and had the tube repainted the original 
Celestron 'Orange but put it up for sale about six months ago. I don't know if 
he has found a purchaser.
Kent Kirkley 
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