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walt k
Guest
Thank you Mr. Bohl.
Mr. Bohl
Sir,
Mickey Coleman on another thread is asking about mirrors for borescopes. Would you have any ideas on this or where these could be obtained. You have a outstanding grasp of this subject.
Heck, I even have a question for you myself. Do you do any astrological (sp?) viewing as a hobby. I'm interested in an economical telescope for viewing...nothing special...just somethig for the family to do every now and then. Gosh and you brought up wavelengths...jeez...been to long...I remember using oscillating wavelength mirrors to seperate thermal in viewers, that was back in '84...I'm no engineer though...just a used to be Tech.
Really like reading your posts...keep them coming.
Hovis
Sir,
Mickey Coleman on another thread is asking about mirrors for borescopes. Would you have any ideas on this or where these could be obtained. You have a outstanding grasp of this subject.
Heck, I even have a question for you myself. Do you do any astrological (sp?) viewing as a hobby. I'm interested in an economical telescope for viewing...nothing special...just somethig for the family to do every now and then. Gosh and you brought up wavelengths...jeez...been to long...I remember using oscillating wavelength mirrors to seperate thermal in viewers, that was back in '84...I'm no engineer though...just a used to be Tech.
Really like reading your posts...keep them coming.
Hovis
Fred Bohl
Retired Engineer
Hovis,
Yes I'm an amateur astronomer. If your interest is for occasional family use you want somthing that is very easy to use and setup and small (light & compact) enough to take to a good viewing sight (away from city lights and pollution - dark clear skies are what you want).
There are many solutions but to keep it simple I would suggest the Celestron - NexStar 4SE - 4" f/13 Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope with XLT Coatings [CE-11049] ($599 at OPT) quick to set up easy to use and a good compact enough that you will actually use it. See http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=1-600-602-891-8377
Also if your budget will allow add the Celestron - CN-16 GPS Accessory Kit for NexStar SE Telescopes [CE-93968] ($200 at OPT) with this on the above you can be viewing within 20 minutes of getting to the sight with very little learning curve. See http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=105-281-255-10595
Yes I'm an amateur astronomer. If your interest is for occasional family use you want somthing that is very easy to use and setup and small (light & compact) enough to take to a good viewing sight (away from city lights and pollution - dark clear skies are what you want).
There are many solutions but to keep it simple I would suggest the Celestron - NexStar 4SE - 4" f/13 Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope with XLT Coatings [CE-11049] ($599 at OPT) quick to set up easy to use and a good compact enough that you will actually use it. See http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=1-600-602-891-8377
Also if your budget will allow add the Celestron - CN-16 GPS Accessory Kit for NexStar SE Telescopes [CE-93968] ($200 at OPT) with this on the above you can be viewing within 20 minutes of getting to the sight with very little learning curve. See http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=105-281-255-10595
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