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Old 26-01-2008, 11:52 PM
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Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)
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Hi,

So are these lenses actually good lenses? Or are they good enough that the fun of making a scope makes up for the rest?

Daniel...
Yes, they are. Both Bill (Glenhuon) and I (and others) have made up home made scopes with this objective's little brother - the 80x400mm f/5. Both scopes turned out very well and are keepers.

Here's mine: Pics 1-3

And a shot of the Moon:
(higher-res: http://www.omaroo.net/albums/album36...urplusshed.jpg )
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