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Originally Posted by gbeal
In answer to Scott's? question, the Astromart thread appears to be similar, but not the same exact scope.
It is here http://www.astromart.com/forums/view...news_id=&page=
What I do think is the same though is this thread, http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthrea.../o/all/fpart/1
If I read it correctly a fair bit of this world wide hype is a result of a few new scopes being shown at the NEAF meeting recently. How come the GSO R/C isn't receiving quite the same hype?
In respect of Houghy's complimentary ask though, I too am stuck between agreeing that there is no such thing as a free lunch, and value for money. The price on this scope involved in this very thread is exceptional to say the least, and even fits near an achromat. If it is ED or similar then the value certainly is there.
It is also expectations and pre-conceived impressions. I own a pair of Zeiss refractors, plus a recent TMB/Lomo optic refractor, and without sounding stuck up, if there is too much chromatic I would baulk at the prospect of a 5 inch apo which has chromatic. But again it is dependent on what you find offensive CA wise.
Deep down though I think that before long someone will have one in their hands and can give an assessment as to it's suitability.
In my case I doubt it will be me, as all correspondence I have had with the increasingly well known Gilman have indicated "NO PAYLAL", and "40 days delivery from order". If I read him correctly they receive the order, and then have the scope made. Not what I expected.
Does this help Houghy? |
Thanks! I am on the right page now!