Just had to tell everyone that my William Optics FLT 110 F7 Triplet Apo was delivered to my door today ....... ....... thanks Astronomy Alive !
looks great.
When I get used to it I will start doing some imaging, might just do some visuals of the Moon and Jupiter etc tonight weather permitting.
It's a mean looking piece of gear, quality finish, very happy
p.s. Might have to change the name of my observatory now
Very sweet looking scope, I have its big brother and I am sure you're going to love it.
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Wow, what a great looking scope Steve. Congrats.
I'm sure it will perform just as good as it looks. WO sure do make some very high quality refractors.
How's the weather?
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Originally Posted by RB
Awesome Steve, congrats on your new scope.
Looks a million !!!
Looking forward to some first light pics.
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The Bridget Bardot of scopes...
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Damnit.. now i have to clean up this drool.... Nice one...
Brilliantly built aren't they.
Cant wait to see what you can do with it
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Beautiful scope. Can't wait to see some images. Where did you buy it from. I see them at Andrews for $2905. Is this where you got it from?
Mark
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Nice scope Steve WO do produce well made gear !!
Hi All
Took the scope out last night for a couple of hours and am very impressed with visual performance to start. Even with heavy light pollution and turbulence I could see nebulosity around M8, M20, M17 before moonrise ( first time for this location ), stars are crisp pinpoints right across the field and NGC104 just popped out of the background, very nice ... also M7, M6 and so on. Jupiter was also good with Vixen LV20mm and with 2x barlow combo but turbulence limited views a bit.
I bought the scope from Astronomy Alive ... good price ... good to deal with ... all done via emails ... wake up Andrews it's the 21st century ... phone and fax doesn't cut it from interstate ... sorry ... but they had a chance.
Thanks all for your comments ... will be in touch ! Clear Skies !
hi Steve, Chris (astronomy alive) seems like a very helpful guy, spoke to him today about my new scope.
Yes he is a good guy to deal with Mick, good luck with your new scope as well !
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Hey fantastic Steve congrats on the new scope, looks a treat hope you can get some clear nights pronto
Thanks Beren, it promises great things ! As I said earlier in thread it performed visually very well on first outing so I have no doubts it will also be a wonderful imaging scope once I get acquainted with it properly.
Looks a beautiful scope. Agree also its a bit odd that Andrews don't use email..
Scope is a stunner Jethro !
As regards Andrews ... I was given an excuse to do with Ham/CB radio operators wasting their time with endless emails and not having enough time to deal with them all but I'm afraid that doesn't cut it with me . If you want my business you have to be available online if you are insterstate or international or even local for that matter. Move with the times guys !
I bought the scope from Astronomy Alive ... good price ... good to deal with ... all done via emails ... wake up Andrews it's the 21st century ... phone and fax doesn't cut it from interstate ... sorry ... but they had a chance.
I'm not sure if this is true, but I heard that Andrews had to remove their email address from their website because they were recieving so many inquiries from customers.
When I was looking to buy an EQ6 Pro. I called their store and was given Andrews email address. I was extremely happy with their help and service via email. I've never had a problem with Andrews.
Looks a beautiful scope. Agree also its a bit odd that Andrews don't use email..
Guys,
I tackled Lee on this, and he explained the cessation of email as an option by saying that he was spending so long each day helping out people and answering questions about all manner of things - when much of the time the people didn't go on to buy from him. So he decided to get rid of email, and the time wasters, and concentrate his efforts on those that buy from him.
It makes some sort of sense I suppose, but I still think email is essential these days. If you have his email address he will reply, except he only reads his messages at home after work, so don't expect a fast reply !
I know people have great things to say about his service, but frankly, I've tried to buy from him three separate times, and each time he's needed to get back to me with some information - which he didn't go on to provide so I just buy elsewhere.
That looks a beautiful scope.
I have been looking at the 132 flt. Fed up with collimation with other scopes and this is the road that I may go down.
Sheer craftsmanship by the looks of that scope. Look forward to finding out how you go with it.
I tackled Lee on this, and he explained the cessation of email as an option by saying that he was spending so long each day helping out people and answering questions about all manner of things - when much of the time the people didn't go on to buy from him. So he decided to get rid of email, and the time wasters, and concentrate his efforts on those that buy from him.
I can well understand this. It takes time to respond with wordy replies and time costs money. Someone has to pay for that time.
His prices are normally the best around on any given item, so take your pick, best prices, or pay a bit more for your convenience.
....... thanks Astronomy Alive !
looks great.
... sorry ... but they had a chance.
