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Switching Gear
Hi all
I have always opted for Paramounts since 2004, but then I met 10Micron at CEDIC in March and was most intrigued by the capabilities this mount is advertised as having.
I also met RASA - and after in depth discussions about how they have fixed any mirror shift/flop in this optical design (moreso in the 36cm than the other models), I got rather excited about the imaging potential this scope has at f2.2.
As you may know, the 36cm was only available to government institutions and the military, but has very recently become available to the public, so I grabbed one.
As you also know, getting the right camera for this instrument is critical given it is front mounted.
Anyway, as for today, assembly is complete (pic attached) but I have a long way to go before first light. I can say quite categorically having done many installations with different scopes and mounts, this has been the most challenging.
Watch this space - I hope to post a first light in the next few days.
cheers
Martin
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