15 Nov
2010
15 Nov
'10
12:34 p.m.
Thanks, Kim. I'd like to acquire a nice refractor for our observatory with the fund raiser and donation money I've been saving up. Yours sounds like a nice one. Wayne A. Sumner Astronomy/Engineering Teacher Boy's Tennis Coach Northridge High School Davis School District (801) 402-8610 >>> "Kim" <kimharch@cut.net> 11/15/2010 11:38 AM >>> Wayne, Honestly, I'm not sure. I've struggled so long whether or not to replace the mount, but I've never had an extra $700 or more to either do that or re-build it. (DAMN Meade service.) I won't have time today, but I'll try to check out ebay or Astromart to find comparable prices. Maybe tomorrow I can post pics and you can let me know what you think. The OTA is in "used - very fine" condition. Optics are in perfect condition. I'd only be guessing at a fair price now, so let me get some information and get back to you. Or, if you already know what it should be worth tell me and I'll give it some thought. The mount rebuilding king in (Arkansas? - can't remember) gave me some info about the mount a few months ago, but I lost his contact info and all email correspondence when my hard drive crashed recently. BTW, if anyone can give me his contact info/website address I'd appreciate it. Kim _____ From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Sumner Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 11:20 AM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Opinions on Astro-Tech Refractor Asking price? Wayne A. Sumner Astronomy/Engineering Teacher Boy's Tennis Coach Northridge High School Davis School District (801) 402-8610 >>> "Kim" <kimharch@cut.net> 11/15/2010 11:18 AM >>> Ann, I have a Meade 5-inch/127mm APO that I'm considering selling. It's about 13 or 14 years old. The OTA is very nice; it compares well with the most expensive APOs that I've seen, with slightly lower resolution at only the highest magnifications. Unfortunately, the mount needs service or replacement. The good news is there are some very good alternatives available to the original Meade mount for well under $1,000. If you and Craig are interested contact me offline (or anyone else, for that matter). Kim _____ From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ann Blanchard Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 8:31 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Opinions on Astro-Tech Refractor Craig has hurt his back lifting our 11" Celestron CPC and is looking at two Astro-Tech refractors as alternative possibilities for a while (looking at prices, he still believes in Santa too). Anyway, have any of you owned, used one of these or do you know of a web site that might trusted that reviews them? They are the AT106 106m f/6.5 or the AT130 10mm F/6 . He found them on page 65 of the Sky and Telescope. I really appreciate any advice on them you can give, thanks! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 424/3250 - Release Date: 11/11/10 _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 424/3258 - Release Date: 11/15/10 _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com