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Posts Made By: Michael Koons

March 6, 2005 12:08 AM Forum: Eyepieces

TV Radian vs TV Plossl

Posted By Michael Koons
Floyd, there were 3 moons I could hold with direct vision immediately around Saturn with the Radians, the plossls direct with 1 and averted with the other 2. Maybe we should get you your own forum, "what Floyd likes" and we could all learn. I just checked the thread, Thanks
Mike

March 17, 2005 12:54 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Which Dob would YOU get?

Posted By Michael Koons
Linton,
I'm retrograding.....had a 14.5 Obsession and a bit of aperature fever, bought a 16" Nightsky, well built, beautiful, flawless motions and optics. I'm now ordering a different structure to shave around 30 pounds of weight and 5-6 inches off the heigth at zenith. It seems as I grow older and time is more important, ease of use, convenience and safety have hit me. A 16" with the right structure could give 14.5" portability and weight, the same EP heigth at zenith and the aperature you crave. Not to start a flame war, but my mirror is a Pegasus from John Hall, I'd place it close to the Zambuto or Royce.
My 2 cents. Good luck, you are fortunate to be in a nice position to have to make this difficult decision.
Mike
PS!!!!This means viewing on the ground....flatfooted if you are 5'9" or more!!!!!!!!!!

April 30, 2005 03:03 AM Forum: Takahashi

Mewlons in PA

Posted By Michael Koons
Both!

May 7, 2005 01:13 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

New observing perch

Posted By Michael Koons
Hey guys, those quick lok musician chairs(perch) less the backrest are available at ebay for 71 bucks and 15 shipping, just got mine! Go get one
Mike

August 11, 2005 01:02 AM Forum: Investment Discussions

Need advice on good college fund investments

Posted By Michael Koons
What state do you live in?

October 1, 2005 12:41 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Putting a Dob on a diet!

Posted By Michael Koons
Well,
3 weeks later and the Dob's diet is complete, I shaved 11 pounds off the mirror cell/box and another 5 off the groundboard/rocker. Additionally, I lost 2 inches off of my EP heigth. I'll post a few pics. If anyone wants help with their Nightsky, a router and sharp circular saw and drill are all you need. The 11 pounds reduced the weight of my mirror box/mirror/cell from 72 to 61 pounds, it is certainly welcome by my back.

November 20, 2005 11:23 PM Forum: Politics

Examining Bush's Lies

Posted By Michael Koons
Anyone remember Richark Clarke, the anti-terrorism guy, I believe he testified under oath that he was told to "find a link" after 9/11, by our commander in chief, with 2 aids as witnesses. Of course at the time he was burned at the stake. Maybe some people should revisit the issue. Sadly, I think if some of the suppositions are correct, this whole thing does smell, of treason.

December 7, 2005 04:07 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Which to choose?!?!?!?!?!?!

Posted By Michael Koons
Jay,
I owned the 26 Nag, twice in fact, you may......want to try the Siebert Optics 32mm Observatory class, very good edge, nice in my 16 f4.5 Nightsky. I'll not part with it, it will give a slightly larger field than the Nag, with a huge 7mm exit pupil. Light as well.
Mike

December 10, 2005 12:47 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

TMB 105 LW vs SV-105 vs Tak FS-102II

Posted By Michael Koons
Dave,
will you be alt-az or equatorial, for planetary, obviously equatorial is nicer for tracking. If equatorial, the way the 105 LW rotates is by rotating the drawtube, you just lost your focus position, of course you could just rotate the diagonal assy. I like anything with the 3.5 feathertouch, you can rotate the whole darn thing and it handles the weight of the bino rig better than the 2 inch feathertouch. I've owned 2 TMB's, with the 2 and 3.5., and a 102 though not the short one. The optics are all great, the 3.5 feathertouch is awesome if you're not alt-az.
Mike

December 12, 2005 06:11 PM Forum: Eyepieces

Group purchase of TMB Monos?

Posted By Michael Koons
Darren,
I'd be interested in a pair of 12 TMB's.
Mike

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