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Originally Posted by glend
You could have a new Planewave 12.5" CDK for a lot less.
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The AP would still outperform it though.
The AP Mak Cass is a bit of a legend. There are many super hig rez images around using one.
Roland has a prototype for a 12 inch (305mm) one. That would be the one to get if he ever makes them.
I read recently that he says their Mak Cass is not affected by tube currents and is ready to image immediately. There was one shot of M42 resolving the Trap stars better than any other image I have seen of it.
These were taken in Chile under ideal conditions and seeing.
Another is one of M8 and it looks very similar to what I just took with my AP RHA, the Mak Cass one a bit sharper perhaps but I think that is more Chile's seeing than the scope.
Planewave are great but these instruments are in another league in my opinion. Whether its worth that much is another thing. I think in Aussie we need more bang for our buck and 10 inches is a bit smallish even if high quality.
I think it shows the US economy has recovered as well.
Greg.