RE: Astrographs (Was ATM Demise)

["Antonio de Ugarte Postigo" <ugarte@mad.servicom.es>]

 Just a little question: what is a Slevogt camera?

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De: DROWESMI@aol.com <DROWESMI@aol.com>
Para: atm@shore.net <atm@shore.net>
Fecha: jueves 24 de diciembre de 1998 18:20
Asunto: Astrographs (Was ATM Demise)

>Gene, I was a complete ATM novice when I joined this list about a year ago.
>With the great help of this list, during this past year, I have made a
9.25"
>medium format Slevogt camera for astrophotography.  It took a bit of doing
but
>in the end I achieved excellent performance on-axis (about 15 micron spots)
>and very good spot characteristics to the corners of a medium format film
>frame, 1.5" off-axis.  So, it can be done, and the people and knowledge
exist
>on this list to help make it happen.  The next step is up to you.  Start
>asking questions if you are so inclined.
>
>Regards,
>
>Dave Rowe
>Torrance, CA
>