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Post by istarmullet on Mar 20, 2011 20:39:21 GMT -5
Just wondering how many others out there own an ISTAR OTA.
Am I the first in the US? Chime in, what do you own and where do you live?
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Post by Mike on Mar 23, 2011 15:16:26 GMT -5
I hope to be another come April. A 160mm F12 APO Triplet being shipped from the Czech Republic to Fort Myers Florida. What do you have?
Mike
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Post by istarmullet on Mar 23, 2011 20:58:08 GMT -5
Nice Mike, you'll be the first APO in the States? Depending in how long your scope is, ask Ales to put a high density foam support in the middle of the box in addition to the ends.
I have the achro 150 f15, came in a single box that was just over 11-feet long.
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Post by jamesling1000 on Mar 24, 2011 2:53:26 GMT -5
I got my 8" F8.8 during last Oct 2010.
I may not be the 1st one to own an ISTAR-OPTICAL OTA in USA or Europe, but I may be the 1st to own one in Asia.
I am from Singapore, in the South East Asia region.
As Singapore is just a small island, and is heavily light polluted, many of us travel oversea , for our star gazing activities.
Since I've brought the 8" scope over to another country, Malaysia, I left it there with the owner of the resort, so that whenever I want to go star gazing, I just bring along my losmandy mount and accessories.
I hope other who also own the ISTAR-OPTICAL products, can also use this forum to tell more about their scopes and themselves.....
Best Regards
James Ling
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Post by Mike on Mar 24, 2011 13:32:20 GMT -5
James, I saw your video on Youtube. I watched it a few times. It's quite entertaining and I mean that sincerely. If you take anymore please let me know. That's an unusual place to setup along the highway. If you ever have time to take a few good resolution images of the scope I would enjoy that also. Ales says it's going to be about 2 more weeks. I am busting at the seams with excitement.
Mike
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Post by Mike on Mar 24, 2011 13:34:15 GMT -5
Seriously... 11 feet long? Why so long. How long is the actual scope. Mine has a focal length of only 1876mm. So, I thought maybe dew shield and focuser... 7 feet long?
Mike
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Post by Mike on Mar 24, 2011 20:46:45 GMT -5
James, I read your post in "Achromats" and it answered many of my questions. Please keep us informed with your progress with the IStar.
Mike
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Post by istarmullet on Mar 24, 2011 22:15:39 GMT -5
Seriously... 11 feet long? Why so long. How long is the actual scope. Mine has a focal length of only 1876mm. So, I thought maybe dew shield and focuser... 7 feet long? Mike Serious, just about 11-feet. The scope itself is nine-feet long with the focuser attached. What mount are you going to use? Did you order the rings and dovetail? |
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Post by Mike on Mar 25, 2011 12:36:50 GMT -5
Holy smokes! 9 feet long. I will be using a Celestron CGE. When it's on the "wheelie bar" it's about 75 inches tall. I'm hoping except when looking at the zenith I'll have plenty of room. Yes, I ordered Ales' rings and Losmandy type dovetail. So, the focal length is about 1900 mm? I'm trying to figure out what I'm missing. Why so long?
Mike
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Post by istarmullet on Mar 25, 2011 20:00:40 GMT -5
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Post by Mike on Mar 25, 2011 20:42:58 GMT -5
I'm with you... that thing is awesome! What do you do when looking straight up. I'll bet you could practically lay on the ground  I see the palms. Are you in Florida? Mike |
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Post by istarmullet on Mar 25, 2011 21:38:15 GMT -5
Funny you mention the palms, Ales wants me to set the scope up near some and shoot some photos for his website...I would comply but I just wish the weather here would cooperate, I think I have used the scope only three times since it arrived.
I'm in San Diego.
Viewing while things are at the zenith is actually quite delightful. I have a small beach chair under the scope, the eyepiece is exactly at eye level. It is very comfortable.
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Post by Mike on Mar 25, 2011 22:21:26 GMT -5
Enlighten me... Your scope is an F15 5 inch right? So, about 1900 mm focal length? Why does it need to be so long? 1900 mm is only 6.25 feet... 8 to 10 inches of dew shield and 6 inches of focuser (by the way what kind of focuser?) That only adds up to 7 and half feet.
Mike
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Post by mikey cee on Mar 26, 2011 9:07:29 GMT -5
I can't keep up on this crap. But I was under the impression it was a 6" f/15.  ???Mike |
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Post by istarmullet on Mar 26, 2011 9:38:09 GMT -5
Okay, the box is a little shy of 9-feet, I was trusting the measurement my 7-year old had made for me, sorry for confusion.
The scope, I just remeasured, is a few inches shy of 9-feet with dew shield, focuser adapter, and focuser attached. I purchased a motorizied Moonlight.
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I see the palms. Are you in Florida?
???Mike