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Post by tonybegg on Jun 18, 2012 21:00:41 GMT -5
Ales. Just wanted to make the comment that you are doing it right. There is a resurgence it seems in the big refractor market and you seem to be hitting all the bases. An 8 inch f/9 achro for a price and delivery schedule that I am seriously contemplating. Various other options and sizes that are more practical for people like me with just a patio and star parties to observe from. And the promise of the Raycorr to make affordable big glass with sensible CA levels. I was drooling over 6 inch refractors as I looked to restart astronomy after a long hiatus (I programmed on professional scopes in the 1970's) and settled on a 5 inch APO as the largest I could afford and carry. But having seen an affordable 8 inch from yourselves I have gone all silly and am trying to convince myself I could actually mount it unaided - perhaps I shall look at a small crane. But what you are doing is serious excitement in a moribund market. Keep it up. Best regards Tony
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Post by Mike on Jun 20, 2012 21:26:46 GMT -5
Thanks Tony. Don't contemplate that 204 for too long. I've received a number of inquiries on it. It's one beautiful scope. I need to get it out soon for a final test but the clouds have settled in for a while as it's the rainy season here in southern Florida. It actually isn't as heavy as I thought. I'll be seeing if I can mount it on my CGE or whether my wife will need to help I now have my CGE Pro on rollers. I just push whatever I have mounted out the door into the driveway. The only caution I have now it the height of the garage door. Almost ripped my finderscope off once. Mike
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