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Posts Made By: Anthony Ayiomamitis

February 10, 2008 06:54 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

4" APO

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
Jack Bruneau said:

Does anyone know when production begins or the 4" APO? I've been on that list for a while.
Jack,

There was a comment by Rolando recently on the AP Yahoo group that the Traveler is basically history. He also said there is a rich supply of available alternatives currently on the market.

I am also on the same list but we are SOL. sad

I also have a similar problem/dilemma surrounding the 4" aperture. I have a Tak FSQ which has sweet optics but the very fine focusing is a real bitch. Hopefully the use of an STL11000XM (when the new version comes out) will address my needs in combination with my AP160.

Anthony.

February 10, 2008 06:59 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

Also Ap140 first light

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
Greg Bradley said:

I just received a 2nd hand AP140 from a recent Astromart Auction.

I took it to my dark site straight away and had a couple of nights of clear weather.

Here are the images so far:

Omega Centauri: http://jjd.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/92706659/original

The Horsehead: http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/92757065

Eta Carina: http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/92758083
Greg,

All three images are very fine results. Good work!

This scope is incredibly sharp and sharper than anything I've used before.
This was my immediate observation as well when my AP160 arrived about two years ago. Killer optics and snap focus.

Also incredibly well made and substantial. You can tell its the culmination of years of experience.
Again, my immediate observation as well during the first night out with my AP160.

Thanks to Roland for making such a masterpiece.
Rolando has the ideal recipe and it shows!

Enjoy the new toy!!!!

Anthony.

February 11, 2008 09:46 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

UPS

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
Luke Leege said:

I just got an email from UPS shipping information received! 54lb package arriving Wednesday! I wonder what it could be?......
I'll give you 140 guesses!
Thanks, in advance, Roland, Marge and Co.!
Pictures upon arrival! smile
Congrats!

My only problem is the 54 lbs ... perhaps a mistake was made and there are TWO 140's included. I would be happy to purchase the extra and superfluous unit. grin

Anthony.

May 29, 2008 01:50 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

AP160-AP1200GTO: Exoplanet Busters!

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
PS. Here is another exoplanet light curve (TrES-3b in Her) from earlier this month:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-Photometry-TrES-3-20080503.htm ...

May 31, 2008 10:15 AM Forum: Astro-Physics

Was it my imagination or did anyone else see

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
jeff glancy said:

the ad on A-Mart today under refractors? I think it was 4 or 5 scopes ranging from 206 down to a 130. All yours for $110k. Seller didn't want to split them up. The ad disappeared so fast I'm wondering about what I've been smoking.
It was all the way down to a Traveler ... a really neat collection of exceptional scopes!

Anthony.

July 4, 2008 09:17 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

M57 HaLRGB final result

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
W 8O O 8O W 8O !!!

Exquisite detail and structure.

Keep'em coming Rolando!

Anthony.

July 20, 2008 08:25 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC 7000

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
Joe,

Can I please trouble for some details as to how you mated the ST-2000XM to the lens? I also have an ST-2000XM with CFW10 and I would love to do something similar with my Canon FD and EOS lenses.

Thanks and nice image!

Anthony.

July 21, 2008 07:23 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Barnard 92 and 93

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
Hi Jim,

Very nice work as always! Not only do I love these dark nebulae but I have a problem with my southern sky (light pollution from a highway a few km away) which makes them even more precious.

Keep'em coming.

Anthony.

July 25, 2008 03:51 PM Forum: ASTRONOMY

The 1st of August 2008 solar eclipse

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
Inge,

I learned a few minutes ago that the Russians will be charging duties and taxes on all equipment coming into the country. I was planning to go "loaded" so as to image the eclipse and I am now trying to find ways to cut-back.

Just some friendly advice which may, in part, answer your question.

Anthony.

August 6, 2008 10:58 PM Forum: ASTRONOMY

Siberian delights .... photos

Posted By Anthony Ayiomamitis
Thanks to everyone for the warm reception.

Next year we have the eclipse of the century with 6+ minutes of totality and, perhaps, many friends here will be able to make it.

Anthony.

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