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Old 18-08-2015, 10:59 PM
ausastronomer (John Bambury)
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Originally Posted by mental4astro View Post

Matt, I commend you on exploring new alternatives. That is what we need more of!

WE (Australia that is) once upon a time used to create our own authority.

Today we have deferred this to outside our shores. Worse still, we shout down anyone who dares offer an alternative. I for one insist on using as much Australian know-how and products as possible in what I create and offer.
Note quite right there Alex. The process Matt is using on his scope has never been used outside of Australia. It was previously used on 2 large aperture telescopes in Australia about 4 years ago with excellent results.

Your not exploring new alternatives using 4552-90 Alex. I used it on a 10" telescope 14 years ago. 14 years ago I realised there were better choices and nothing has happened in the intervening 14 years that would cause me to change my opinion.

Cheers,
John B
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