First Astro-Physics

Started by sjs42, 08/13/2005 12:20AM
Posted 08/13/2005 12:20AM Opening Post
I have confirmed purchase of an 80mm f/11 Astro-Physics Guide scope on A-Mart. I am new to astronomy and have learned quite a bit from reading Mr. Christen's posts on these a-Mart forums. I look forward to my first views of his product.
For now, I'll use it simply as an 80mm refractor tho I may want to use it together with a future D&G 8" f/15 refractor.
This is just a word of thanks to Mr. Christen.
Posted 08/13/2005 12:43AM #1
I hope you were not mis-guided into thinking this was made at Astro-Physics because it is not. They are imported from a reputable Mfg. which I believe is located in Japan. The only thing Astro-Physics does is equip them with protective rings to prevent the 3 point guide scope rings from denting the tube.



Robert

There's no substitute for fine glass!
Posted 08/13/2005 12:59AM #2
Steve, that's a very nice guidescope regardless of where it is made. Sure beats the Orion 80mm guidescope. On the other front, Mr. Zukoff has been trying hard to sell a Traveler week after week on Astromart...maybe you can get a second mortgage and look at it? Cheers, Ivan
Posted 08/13/2005 03:35AM #3
The D&G 8" is a great scope- you will love it!

Larry