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Feb 10, 2011 21:47:17 GMT -5
Post by istarmullet on Feb 10, 2011 21:47:17 GMT -5
The 150 f15 is due to arrive 2/14, as is the mount and tripod from Optic-Craft, talk about timing. Not sure if this is the first one to arrive in the States. The scope is #004. Stoke level.....high!
Does anyone want me to post photos of the rig?
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Feb 10, 2011 22:59:33 GMT -5
Post by Watcher3 on Feb 10, 2011 22:59:33 GMT -5
Naaa... We don't need to see that.  . You better get pics from every concievable angle! Did Ales get in touch with you to give you the news? I know he went in for some surgery last week. |
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Feb 11, 2011 10:59:09 GMT -5
Post by mikey cee on Feb 11, 2011 10:59:09 GMT -5
That's quite OK. We've seen enough scopes to know what they look like. But hey thanx for the offer anyways. You know what "they" say....."it's the thought that counts"!  :PMike |
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Feb 11, 2011 15:59:19 GMT -5
Post by istarmullet on Feb 11, 2011 15:59:19 GMT -5
Scope cleared Czech customs and is now in Slovakia...
Ales has been communicating all along, even right after he had whatever procedure it is he had.
Stay tuned.
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Feb 11, 2011 21:56:56 GMT -5
Post by borispider on Feb 11, 2011 21:56:56 GMT -5
We don't need no stinkin' pictures.
Wait, recall, nocall, on that last call.
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Feb 14, 2011 22:05:32 GMT -5
Post by istarmullet on Feb 14, 2011 22:05:32 GMT -5
Arrival. Box was dented but no apparent damage. It could have been a better box with more protection. Scope is very light. Needs an extender to come to focus. It's a beauty. Collimation is spot on. No color on moon, no color on jupiter. I am going out after dinner to check out m42. Finisk is superb, build quality is awesome. Attachments:
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Feb 14, 2011 22:06:34 GMT -5
Post by istarmullet on Feb 14, 2011 22:06:34 GMT -5
M42 was superb, split the doubles without a care even with the bad seeing. Attachments:
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Feb 14, 2011 22:07:20 GMT -5
Post by istarmullet on Feb 14, 2011 22:07:20 GMT -5
it's a biggin, scope is 9-feet long Attachments:
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Feb 14, 2011 22:10:09 GMT -5
Post by istarmullet on Feb 14, 2011 22:10:09 GMT -5
longgggg scope Attachments:
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Feb 14, 2011 22:56:14 GMT -5
Post by Watcher3 on Feb 14, 2011 22:56:14 GMT -5
Great news! Sure is a looker. I predict a lot of fun ahead.
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Feb 15, 2011 0:03:15 GMT -5
Post by mikey cee on Feb 15, 2011 0:03:15 GMT -5
That Optic-Craft mount looks all business. I'll bet when you get it set properly there shouldn't be any slop or jiggle. ;)Mike
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Feb 15, 2011 0:54:39 GMT -5
Post by Watcher3 on Feb 15, 2011 0:54:39 GMT -5
Put that Optic Craft on a pier, and it would almost look as nice as your mount Mikey.  |
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Feb 15, 2011 10:50:31 GMT -5
Post by Ales - iStar Optical on Feb 15, 2011 10:50:31 GMT -5
I am so glad to hear that your scope arrived in a good condition. The box is made of 5mm reinforced plastic corrugated and so far we did not have any damage reported from around the world. BUT on these F15s we may ad a central reinforcement for future shipment. Enjoy your new scope and please get back with us with some first light report, we would like to post this report on our own web site if you dont mind. Clear Skies! Ales, ISTAR Optical
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Feb 17, 2011 15:14:19 GMT -5
Post by Watcher3 on Feb 17, 2011 15:14:19 GMT -5
Sooooo. Have you taken a peek at anything with it yet? The suspense is killing me!
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Feb 17, 2011 17:37:32 GMT -5
Post by plyscope on Feb 17, 2011 17:37:32 GMT -5
Looking forward to hearing you impressions Mr Mullet. Is that a motorised Moonlite?. Looks great. I like your mount too, I could use something like that.
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