[APML]: [APML] aerial lenses

[Frank LaHorgue <fflahorgue@earthlink.net>]

Recently, Peter Ceravolo wrote:

"Has any one played with aerial lenses much for astrophotography? I am
thinking of lenses other than the old Extar "can't focus the blue to save
your life" surplus jobs. The more modern 300mm f/4 Hycon and other such
lenses that have popped up in the surplus market."

I would like to pursue this subject further.  Beside the Hycon, what other lenses have 
potential for astro photo use?  What should we look out for?

Are there any sources out there on designing and building astro cameras that might use 
such lenses?  I see folks hassling "Hassies" and balancing Bronicas when a simple 
lightweight camera designed only for astro use might do the job with less load on the 
mount and pocket book.  Does this make sense?

TIA - Frank LaHorgue