Got my new 150/8 achromat!

[dougm]

Hello All,
Just joining up here...Just became the proud owner of a new 6" f/8 achromat, and while the viewing here in Philly has been dodgy, the few times I've been able to take this out have really impressed me. I used to have an Apogee (same as Meade) AR-6, and this scope out-classes that one in every respect. I gave it to my brother to use, but it was always a fun scope to use, and threw up very good images. The ISTAR is serious business, and it's like looking at everything new again. I've used scopes that test out 1/6th to 1/8th wave at the eyepiece, and this is easily up there.
If anyone has any questions, I'll do my best to answering you.
Thanks for your time!
Doug Herren

[Watcher3]

Welcome aboard Doug! I was wondering how long it would take you to pop in here. Great looking scope. Congrats.

I can hardly wait for my 6" F/5 R30 to be completed, so I can experience the quality for myself. Getting tired of living vicariously through you guys!

[boomboom]

Hi Doug,
Congrats on the new scope. Can you tell me a bit about the decision to get f8 150. I'm in the process of sorting out what I would like to get and am thinking of 150 f10, f12...am I mad? Was going to make it a project and buy the lens and build the rest but here in Australia sourcing tubes isn't that easy. I would also need a new mount so it's a new beginning all round. So why an f8 and not f10 etc? My present scope is a 150 f8 old skywatcher which is a very nice one. Longer FL is in my mind but not f15, thats too long for me I think.
Matt