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Posts Made By: Paulo martin

March 21, 2007 04:08 PM Forum: Takahashi

Opinion on FS 78

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

I have searching information on this refractor, and I like know how compared this telescope with others refractors of similar performance and aperture.

Thank you,

Paulo


March 27, 2007 03:10 PM Forum: Zeiss

Is a good double star performer the 63mm Zeiss Tel

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

My question is to know if the Zeiss refractor 63mm Telemator model is a good telescope for double star observation, and if anyone have compared this telescope with others for double star.

thanks,

March 29, 2007 08:04 PM Forum: Refractors

The Zeiss C63/840

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

I like know if the Zeiss is as good like they say, how to compare this small refractor with others of optics quality?

It have a good reputation like star double observer.
Anyone have compare this Zeiss with others like TV,Takahashi,WO...

Thanks,
Paulo

April 1, 2007 08:20 PM Forum: Refractors

A good 3" refractor Apo for a good image.

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

I am looking for a good 3"(75-90mm aperture), I am searching definition, contrast and sharpness in the visual image, not search CA, I am visual observer and like double star,planetary and wide field.

what is best for this, a fluorite doublet, maybe a triplet ED...?

Thanks,

Paulo

April 4, 2007 08:42 PM Forum: Refractors

Opinion on TSA-102 S

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

I am looking for a 4" Apo, and I have the possibility of to buy a TSA-102S Takahashi refractor,I like know your opinion on this refractor.I am visual observer.I like know some alternatives for this refractor.

Thanks,

Paulo

April 8, 2007 04:09 PM Forum: Refractors

the best Apo 80mm for visual.

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

I am searching some opinion on the best Apo of 80mm(3"-3.5" also valid):

-Best contrast and sharpness.
-Best CA correction.
-Best portability.
-Best mechanic.

In accordance with your opinion, you think that this Apo is on top with difference of others Apos?

Paulo

April 9, 2007 12:06 AM Forum: Takahashi

FS-102NSV model.

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

Anyone knows the FS-102NSV refractor model?
There is difference with the FS-102, it is a f/8?
Is the same tube lenght in both?

Thanks,
Paulo

April 15, 2007 06:15 PM Forum: Takahashi

doublet fluorite obsolete?

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

I have a question:

Why Takahashi has changed yours renombred doublet fluoritr line FS for a new line of triplet ED? marketing,obsolete design,...?

paulo

April 18, 2007 08:07 PM Forum: Refractors

The fluorite doublets.

Posted By Paulo martin

Hello,

Anyone have compared a Orion 100ED with a FS-102 of Takahashi.?

There is a lot of difference in the image quality for visual? Your difference of price is OK?

Paulo

May 3, 2007 02:17 PM Forum: Refractors

102 vs. 254

Posted By Paulo martin

HELLO,

Anyone have compared a good Apo of 102mm with a 254mm SCT for planetary and double star observations,?

Thanks,
Paulo