I'm not sure if this has already been discussed elswhere but I did run a search on this topic and found nothing. So rather than post a new topic, I'll just add it here as it is relevant to solar filters. I'll apologise anyway if I sound iterative.
I found an interesting article on the S&T website about Meade's acquisition of Coronado, makers of the wonderful line of solar filters and solarscopes we all dream about. The full story is
here.
I checked out the Meade website and the deal has now gone through. You can read the
press release here.
I had no idea that Meade never sanctioned the use of solar filters with their scopes. I wonder what their reasons were.
The
coronado website itself has a huge link to another interesting article that explains why coronado was sold off. Apparently, the owner of Coronado has had trouble keeping up with demand and so has decided to use Meade as a way of mass producing their products.
To me, it seems as though they have sold their soul. It really is a shame that the couple couldn't keep up with the popularity of their products. But it is understandable why they sold their company - to keep us consumers happy.
What are everyone else's thoughts on this?
PS: Ice, if you think this belongs in a new thread, just say the word and I will repost it. I just wasn't sure where this belonged...