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Stu
23-09-2005, 09:13 PM
Anyone with small aperture refractors collecting dust?
I would like to get a 60mm to 80mm refractor with a focal ratio of more than 4 times the aperture inches.

ie...
60mm - more than F9.4
70mm - more than F11
80mm - more than F12.6

Prefer greater than F15.

I'm not in a hurry but the IIS star party would be a good first light night...

janoskiss
24-09-2005, 12:45 AM
I have a very nice refractor with 60mm aperture x 700mm focal length (i.e. f11.7). Made in Japan long ago with metal everything from focuser knob to dew shield. I love it though never use it, esp. since I got my 80mm ED. I was going to leave it at home, but I'll bring it to Star Camp if anyone wants to check it out.

Stu
24-09-2005, 06:33 PM
That sounds good. All I'm bringing to the star camp are EP's so it would be good to check the scope out.