Astromart

February 21, 2005 05:50 PM Forum: Reflectors

TSCOPES Questions!

I am considering purchasing a Farstar structure from Ed. I've chatted with him and I was soliciting any feedback regarding construction, materials, timliness, etc. Feel free to send me a PM if you do not feel comfortable commenting publicly. Thanks
Mike

February 26, 2005 02:26 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

ADM....Nice

Posted By Michael Koons

Anthony from ADM made a nice 2 way adapter and mini-rail for my Tec 140 and another mini rail for my camera tripod so I can move the mini Borg back and forth. An great job, communication and machining is great and thought you all would want to know.
Mike

March 5, 2005 10:24 PM Forum: Eyepieces

TV Radian vs TV Plossl

Posted By Michael Koons

Could a 14 Radian have sharper detail, better contrast, show more stars in a field than a 15 TV plossl. That's what my eyes saw last night....any feedback would be appreciated, I was trying to lighten up my rig.
Mike

April 25, 2005 04:51 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Feedback, Mewlon/AP/TEC

Posted By Michael Koons

Just a note wondering......The mewlon 210 looks like a nice fit for my GM-8, any feedback would be nice, the only other options would probably be a Tec 160/AP 160, but if I am reading the stuff correctly the TEC is 50% more than an AP?
Thanks,
Mike

April 29, 2005 01:27 AM Forum: Takahashi

Mewlons in PA

Posted By Michael Koons

I may be interested in a Mewlon (210)and would love to take a peek through one, perhaps even side by side with my TEC 140, if anyone has one in PA, please contact me! Thanks
Mike

June 29, 2005 11:59 PM Forum: Refractors

100 vs 140mm

Posted By Michael Koons

For planetary viewing from an suburban location with street lights, what would be the difference between a 100/f8 and 140/f7 be for planetary viewing only. Would it be close, would seeing measurably affect the 140 more. Both would be premium APO's.
Thanks in advance for your input!
Mike

July 11, 2005 03:21 PM Forum: Binoviewers

Denkmeier Kicks.......

Posted By Michael Koons

Just a short note late in comming, several weeks ago my Denk II came crashing to the black top driveway. I called Russ on a Wednsday morning, sent it, it was returned on the following Saturday, in a word, Russ and Bill are the greatest, you get what you pay for. Not only did they repair the window which was dislodged, they cleaned and lubricated everything. A sincere thanks, I did not expect it back for well, a heck of a lot longer than 3 days.
Michael Koons

July 12, 2005 12:37 PM Forum: Politics