Re: ATM Galileo Telescope Makers

[Balaji Ramani <balajir@paul.rutgers.edu>]

Hi,

Here is the web page of Galileo Telescope Makers

http://indiacorp.com/galileo/

Thanks,
Balaji


On Thu, 16 Jul 1998, Marc Mandel wrote:

> 
> Has anyone heard of or had dealings with a company located in India called
> Galileo Telescope Makers??  I've been considering purchasing a 10" mirror
> from this company and thought I would check to see if anyone had done
> business with them.  I searched the ATM archive with no success.  The mirror
> that I am considing buying is considerably cheaper than anything comparable
> offered by a US company.  The closest match that I have found was a Coulter
> 10 inch f/4.5 for $ 329.95.
> 
> I would grind my own mirror, however, this is not really practical
> considering my schedule.  I plan on building the ota and mount myself,
> however.
> 
> If anyone has information / experience with this company or knows an
> alternative within the US, I would greatly appreciate it if you would  pass
> on the information to me.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Marc Mandel
> 
>