Hello all. I just purchased an ASA Astrograph and I am reluctantly considering selling one or both of my Taks to recoup some of the money. I have two very different Taks, and both have superb optics. I thought I would offer them to the local astronomy community before listing them on-line. Scope 1 - Takahashi Epsilon 160 Astrograph This scope is a 160mm f/3.3 and it is a great scope for astrophotography. Most of the images I have posted over the recent years have been taken with this scope. Go to www.Allred-Astro.com <http://www.allred-astro.com/> to see many examples from this sweet little scope. Although the scope is built like a tank, my G-11 mount handles the scope with ease. I have never touched the collimation because it has always been dead on. If anyone is interested in this scope, the price would roughly $2900 depending on the accessories (rings, motofocus, mounting plate, etc., etc.). We would just need to work out a fair deal. My latest image of M31 was taken with this scope (link below). By the way, this scope has a 49mm image circle with a very flat field. That image circle is big enough for most of the large camera chips of the new astro cameras. The scope is also Tak green, not that ugly yellow! :-) Here is a link to my most recent image with this scope: http://71.18.228.62/images/M31_Allred_Astro.jpg Scope 2 - Takahashi CN-212 Cassegrain / Corrected Newtonian This scope is Taks convertible 8 inch marvel. It converts from a fast newt to a high powered cassegrain in a matter of seconds, and both configurations provide breathtaking views. This scope can be used visually at f/12.4 (2630mm) or at f/3.9 (820mm). It also has field flatteners for photographic work in both configurations. This scope is still sold by Takahashi, and sells for $4925 new. Mine is in great shape and would be a lot less than that, probably something near $3200 depending again upon the accessories. This scope is tricky to collimate, due to the variable setups, and I would probably want to send it to Texas Nautical for a complete checkup before delivering it to a new buyer.. just to make sure it is dead on. We can talk about that if you are interested in the scope. I also have a great Scopeguard wheeled case that was custom-made for this scope. We could work that into the deal as well, but that would require adding a bit to the price. Here is a link to a lunar image I took with the CN-212 in cass configuration: http://www.allred-astro.com/subpage17.html And, here is another image taken by me with the same scope in Newt configuration: http://71.18.228.62/images/Web%20-%20M33.jpg For more info on this scope, see the following links: New scope info http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?pid=1556 Review on Astromart by James Edwards http://www.astromart.com/articles/article.asp?article_id=199 Thanks, Tyler Allred _____________________________________________
Hi Tyler, On 31 Oct 2008, at 23:45, Tyler Allred wrote:
I just purchased an ASA Astrograph...
(insert sound of me drooling on the keyboard) Very nice! I've been fantasizing about their N16 but fortunately for my budget I think it's too big to fit in my observatory. Which one did you get?
and I am reluctantly considering selling one or both of my Taks...
Would you like me to run a "For Sale" blurb in News?
http://71.18.228.62/images/M31_Allred_Astro.jpg http://www.allred-astro.com/subpage17.html http://71.18.228.62/images/Web%20-%20M33.jpg
Just too gorgeous for words. I've been known to joke that the reason I take data instead of trying to take pretty pictures is you. No way I could produce the kind of stuff you do. But then maybe that means at least part of the credit for my asteroid discoveries (I just bagged another one last week) goes to you. Thanks! :) patrick
Patrick, I decided to start with an ASA N8, and see how my budget holds out. It has a focal length of 730mm which will allow me to get a little finer detail in my images. Of course, I will eventually need a larger chip to really take advantage of the large flat field. My ST2000XM is pretty small at 1600x1200 with 7.4 micron pixels. I have been looking at a camera with the 16000 chip, which has a 4872x3248 array with 7.4 micron pixels. Man is it nice. There is also an Alta U8300 camera that has a 3326x2504 array with 5.4 micron pixels. That one would really get the finer detail, due to the smaller pixel size, but would still give a nice wide field. I am not seeing any astro guys using it however, so I am a little nervous about why. Perhaps the small pixels lead to more noise. I'm just not sure. So many choices... so little money! I would really appreciate a for sale blurb in the news. Can you just copy the information in my email, or would you need some additional info? You have my direct email, so contact me with details if you need something from me. I had no idea that my pretty pictures had any role in science... WOW! I feel important now. Its nice to think that all those hours weren't wasted after all. :) Tyler _____________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 2:03 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Takahashi scopes for sale Hi Tyler, On 31 Oct 2008, at 23:45, Tyler Allred wrote:
I just purchased an ASA Astrograph...
(insert sound of me drooling on the keyboard) Very nice! I've been fantasizing about their N16 but fortunately for my budget I think it's too big to fit in my observatory. Which one did you get?
and I am reluctantly considering selling one or both of my Taks...
Would you like me to run a "For Sale" blurb in News?
http://71.18.228.62/images/M31_Allred_Astro.jpg http://www.allred-astro.com/subpage17.html http://71.18.228.62/images/Web%20-%20M33.jpg
Just too gorgeous for words. I've been known to joke that the reason I take data instead of trying to take pretty pictures is you. No way I could produce the kind of stuff you do. But then maybe that means at least part of the credit for my asteroid discoveries (I just bagged another one last week) goes to you. Thanks! :) patrick _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://gallery.utahastronomy.com Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com
Hi Tyler, Have you given any thought to speaking about your astro-imaging endeavours at a SLAS meeting next year? Not only could you show how you take and make your pictures you could also display the N8. Cheers, patrick On 01 Nov 2008, at 09:26, Tyler Allred wrote:
I decided to start with an ASA N8, and see how my budget holds out. It has a focal length of 730mm which will allow me to get a little finer detail in my images. Of course, I will eventually need a larger chip to really take advantage of the large flat field. My ST2000XM is pretty small at 1600x1200 with 7.4 micron pixels. I have been looking at a camera with the 16000 chip, which has a 4872x3248 array with 7.4 micron pixels. Man is it nice. There is also an Alta U8300 camera that has a 3326x2504 array with 5.4 micron pixels. That one would really get the finer detail, due to the smaller pixel size, but would still give a nice wide field. I am not seeing any astro guys using it however, so I am a little nervous about why. Perhaps the small pixels lead to more noise. I'm just not sure. So many choices... so little money!
I would really appreciate a for sale blurb in the news. Can you just copy the information in my email, or would you need some additional info? You have my direct email, so contact me with details if you need something from me.
I had no idea that my pretty pictures had any role in science... WOW! I feel important now. Its nice to think that all those hours weren't wasted after all. :)
Patrick, Sorry I am so slow responding to your email. I would be willing to speak about imaging, if the group had any interest. Let me know if others think it would be worthwhile. Thanks, Tyler PS - I am struggling with the ASA N8. I have spent three nights trying to get the collimation spot on, with no good results thus far. I hope I can work this out. Cheers. Tyler Allred President Allred Restoration, Inc. 5725 W 12000 N Tremonton, UT 84337 801-358-1868 cell tylerallred@earthlink.net _____________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 3:10 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Takahashi scopes for sale Hi Tyler, Have you given any thought to speaking about your astro-imaging endeavours at a SLAS meeting next year? Not only could you show how you take and make your pictures you could also display the N8. Cheers, patrick On 01 Nov 2008, at 09:26, Tyler Allred wrote:
I decided to start with an ASA N8, and see how my budget holds out. It has a focal length of 730mm which will allow me to get a little finer detail in my images. Of course, I will eventually need a larger chip to really take advantage of the large flat field. My ST2000XM is pretty small at 1600x1200 with 7.4 micron pixels. I have been looking at a camera with the 16000 chip, which has a 4872x3248 array with 7.4 micron pixels. Man is it nice. There is also an Alta U8300 camera that has a 3326x2504 array with 5.4 micron pixels. That one would really get the finer detail, due to the smaller pixel size, but would still give a nice wide field. I am not seeing any astro guys using it however, so I am a little nervous about why. Perhaps the small pixels lead to more noise. I'm just not sure. So many choices... so little money!
I would really appreciate a for sale blurb in the news. Can you just copy the information in my email, or would you need some additional info? You have my direct email, so contact me with details if you need something from me.
I had no idea that my pretty pictures had any role in science... WOW! I feel important now. Its nice to think that all those hours weren't wasted after all. :)
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Holy cow! Does the 160 mm come with tripod and tracking? I'm seriously considering selling an antique photo or two to come up with the money. Thanks, Joe --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Tyler Allred <tylerallred@earthlink.net> wrote: From: Tyler Allred <tylerallred@earthlink.net> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Takahashi scopes for sale To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 11:45 PM Hello all. I just purchased an ASA Astrograph and I am reluctantly considering selling one or both of my Taks to recoup some of the money. I have two very different Taks, and both have superb optics. I thought I would offer them to the local astronomy community before listing them on-line. Scope 1 - Takahashi Epsilon 160 Astrograph This scope is a 160mm f/3.3 and it is a great scope for astrophotography. Most of the images I have posted over the recent years have been taken with this scope. Go to www.Allred-Astro.com <http://www.allred-astro.com/> to see many examples from this sweet little scope. Although the scope is built like a tank, my G-11 mount handles the scope with ease. I have never touched the collimation because it has always been dead on. If anyone is interested in this scope, the price would roughly $2900 depending on the accessories (rings, motofocus, mounting plate, etc., etc.). We would just need to work out a fair deal. My latest image of M31 was taken with this scope (link below). By the way, this scope has a 49mm image circle with a very flat field. That image circle is big enough for most of the large camera chips of the new astro cameras. The scope is also Tak green, not that ugly yellow! :-) Here is a link to my most recent image with this scope: http://71.18.228.62/images/M31_Allred_Astro.jpg Scope 2 - Takahashi CN-212 Cassegrain / Corrected Newtonian This scope is Taks convertible 8 inch marvel. It converts from a fast newt to a high powered cassegrain in a matter of seconds, and both configurations provide breathtaking views. This scope can be used visually at f/12.4 (2630mm) or at f/3.9 (820mm). It also has field flatteners for photographic work in both configurations. This scope is still sold by Takahashi, and sells for $4925 new. Mine is in great shape and would be a lot less than that, probably something near $3200 depending again upon the accessories. This scope is tricky to collimate, due to the variable setups, and I would probably want to send it to Texas Nautical for a complete checkup before delivering it to a new buyer.. just to make sure it is dead on. We can talk about that if you are interested in the scope. I also have a great Scopeguard wheeled case that was custom-made for this scope. We could work that into the deal as well, but that would require adding a bit to the price. Here is a link to a lunar image I took with the CN-212 in cass configuration: http://www.allred-astro.com/subpage17.html And, here is another image taken by me with the same scope in Newt configuration: http://71.18.228.62/images/Web%20-%20M33.jpg For more info on this scope, see the following links: New scope info http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?pid=1556 Review on Astromart by James Edwards http://www.astromart.com/articles/article.asp?article_id=199 Thanks, Tyler Allred _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://gallery.utahastronomy.com Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com
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Tyler Allred