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Old 01-02-2013, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by sally1jack View Post
i know Peter has tested f3.3 mirrors at you place with good outcomes
phil
Hi Phil
Its not about ladder free viewing. The dome slit at Sydney observatory would probably be chest height at the base so a Dob would be vignetted by the slit at lower altitudes. A 20" F3.3 would have you seated or knealing at 45 degree elevation- not suitable to standing crowds.

I assumed by Ultra fast you meant F2.8 to F3 . I haven't tested any F3.3 mirrors. We tested a 22" F3.6 that had been made by another vendor and refigured.

Contact me PM if you need any more info.

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