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Old 01-08-2008, 06:29 PM
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kinetic (Steve)
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Originally Posted by Miaplacidus View Post
The PST created the market in cheap H-alpha. The early ones had problems with "rust" forming over time on the front lens, which apparently affected viewing quality but not, I understand, safety. (Please correct me someone, if I am wrong on this important subject.) The newer ones don't have this problem, but watch out if you are buying second hand.


Brian
Hi,

A good friend Jan Timmermans from the Netherlands had a PST muddy
lens replaced under warranty, even though he wasn't the original owner.
They honoured the warranty and gave him a new PST!

see here:
http://www.thefirmament.nl/astro/mai...tro/pst.html&2

Steve
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