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Welcome to Talking Telescopes, a group devoted to the discussion of astronomical equipment, including telescopes, binoculars, eyepieces, books and star atlases, software, and more. Have a question or comment about astronomical equipment? This is the place to visit. 

 

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Re: mostly on topic well maybe almost on topic
I remember reading about that mirror when I was a kid, and how when it was known they would be bringing it by train to California, someone familiar with the
Posted - Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:30 pm
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Re: mostly on topic well maybe almost on topic
brian Thanks so much for the link. The 200" has always fascinated me and I have several books on it. tony ... From: Brian W To: telescopes@yahoogroups.com
Posted - Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:48 pm
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mostly on topic well maybe almost on topic
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/05/29/200-inch-telescope-is-greatest-engine-of-science/ The above link will take those interested to a 1934 article on the
Posted - Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:17 pm
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Re: Eyepiece Choices
I want to thank you all for the responses and suggestions on eyepieces. I should add that I do use a Celestron Ultima barlow on the Pentax XW14 from time to
Posted - Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:40 pm
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Re: Eyepiece Choices
... The 3 eyepieces you have are almost identical to what is recommended in Astronomy Hacks if you add a quality 2X long barlow. In terms of true field of view
Posted - Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:06 pm
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