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Another Long Focal Length Refrector

Started by suprdav, 11/20/2009 04:29AM
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Posted 11/20/2009 04:29AM Opening Post
david berman
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Just about finished up the restoration process on my Byrne 1887, 5.25" f12 refractor. Planetary and lunar views are spectacular. Can't wait to get it out to dark skies.

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Posted 11/20/2009 11:22AM #1
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What a great classic look refractor! Nice job.

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Posted 11/20/2009 01:12PM #2
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Awesome!
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Posted 11/20/2009 11:09PM #3
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Wow! that is nice.
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Posted 12/11/2009 01:14AM #4
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No doubt a labor of love.
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Posted 12/11/2009 12:11PM #5
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So who says the over 120 crowd doesn't look fabulous!

Classic good looks and proportion.

Great job
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Posted 12/15/2009 02:35AM #6
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That looks too nice to take outside!

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