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Posts Made By: Philip Blanda

March 2, 2006 06:36 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

Collimation Problem?

Posted By Philip Blanda
I would guess that the two elements of the lens have shifted in relationship to each other. A trip back to AP is in order.

Philip

March 24, 2006 05:14 PM Forum: Chinese Optics Imports

Larger Scopes May Be On The Way

Posted By Philip Blanda
There was a larger Sino ED APO made - at 120mm. By several reports it had disappointing correction. I would rate this as an early failed attempt to break out of the 80/100 size. Perhaps later attempts will work out better.

April 28, 2006 02:37 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Maksutovs

Posted By Philip Blanda
Just like my old Television - sometimes a rap on the side made the darn thing work! I would try and tighten whatever needs to be tighten to hold collimation now that it is spot on, however.

Philip

May 15, 2006 05:54 PM Forum: Chinese Optics Imports

Is WO 90MM A Start Of Next Round Of Larger Scopes?

Posted By Philip Blanda
Why doesn't the 100ED f/9 count as breaking the 80mm barrier?

Philip

June 5, 2006 08:29 PM Forum: Star Parties

New Jersey Starquest

Posted By Philip Blanda
I have been 3 times, twice in the late 1990's early 2000's and once last year. It is a decent sky for New Jersey, but the trees have gotten a bit taller than they used to be blocking a bit more of the Horizon than one would want.

However, it still is a pretty good site and a wonderful star party for children. They have a pool which while chilly, is fun. They also have small cabins if one wants to not sleep in a tent. They talks are pretty good and the people extremely friendly.

Highly recommended, as long as you are not expecting Cherry Springs like skies.

I'll be there again this year with my kids and understanding wife.

Philip

June 21, 2006 07:35 PM Forum: Star Parties

New Jersey Starquest

Posted By Philip Blanda
The weather forecast is looking bad for this weekend. The dreaded words "stalled cold front" are being used. Drat.

I will be there for the Saturday daylight activities at the least no matter what the weather decides to do.

Philip

July 31, 2006 07:54 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

M8 M20 IC4685

Posted By Philip Blanda
Wow! That's good!

August 1, 2006 03:09 AM Forum: Astro-Physics

the next AP scope production run ?

Posted By Philip Blanda
It's underway right now - new 160EDF's are coming out the door of the AP factory!

August 17, 2006 06:52 PM Forum: APM

New APM-LOMO Apo 80/480

Posted By Philip Blanda
Are all the 80mm APM/TMB triplets still sourced from LOMO, or have some switched to be sourced from LZOS? A question has come up on this in another forum (CN) and I know Markus reads here more often.

Philip

August 28, 2006 07:27 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

AP160

Posted By Philip Blanda
Nice looking scope! Here's me and my 160EDF + 900GTO.

Philip

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