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Post by bn1777 on Aug 30, 2014 4:02:38 GMT -5
Mike , Ales is the 127mm R30 objective still in production ? its not on the iStar site anymore . I have got a larger than expected tax return and have been thinking about getting one for my iStar as a replacement for the sweet achromat .
Let me know and I will give it some serious thought , thanks guys .
ps. I am getting a custom hard case made as I type this fit the 127mm and I will fit the decals to my OTA when it arrives and show both off here when done .
Brian.
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Post by Ales - iStar Optical on Aug 31, 2014 7:22:24 GMT -5
Hello Brian,
we stopped production of the 127mm F8 R30 about one year ago. There was very little interest in this superbly designed lens amongst astronomers for some reason. So our R35 SLIM doublet line starts at 150mm of clear aperture all the way to 250mm of clear aperture.
If you are happy with your achromat, please stick with it. It would make more sense to go for a larger lens, for example the 150 F8 or even 180 F8 R35 SLIM. Those 180mm are in stock, we have several available, talk to Mike. We will even work with you on payment plan if you can not or don't want to pay for the whole thing in one single payment. In my opinion, the 180 F8 R35 SLIM is the ultimate lens combining great light gathering capability and perfect, compact package transportability. We can even help you to get tubes and dew shield for this size scope. Both the original Austrian made 3mm Magnesium Alloy tubes or new US made super thin aircraft aluminum tubes. If you are interested I would be happy to discuss details later.
Best Regards,
Ales
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