AP160 scope

[TrevorW]

One should also ask what % of an image is the glass used to take it

or

seeing
camera
total hrs data
processing

you'd be hard to pick it

[bert (Brett)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

I would sell my AP140 for an upgrade to an AP160

How much?

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by TrevorW

One should also ask what % of an image is the glass used to take it

or

seeing
camera
total hrs data
processing

you'd be hard to pick it

True to a point. But high quality glass is noticeable when going that extra bit.

I know what you are saying and its true I think , that with APOs and really most scopes, the bulk of the extra dollars only gets you that last 25% or less. But it is a sweet 25%!!

Greg.

[Tom Davis (Tom)]

I have used both the AP155 and the AP160 and I like the images produced with the AP155 better. Now, maybe I am biased because I own the AP155 but I really think it is the better scope. In fact, I will venture to say that whether with its 155TCC making it a lovely f/5.4, or at its native f/7, it is the ultimate imaging platform (4 inch focuser, 4" flattener). That is just me, but it is one amazing instrument. I really like the Honders -- I have serial number 001 -- with it's perfectly corrected huge FOV but if I was forced to sell either the AP155 or the Honders I'd sell the Honders. Let's pray that day never comes!!!

-Tom

[Tom Davis (Tom)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

... but I would sell my AP140 for an upgrade to an AP160. I think it would be a wonderful scope.

Greg.

Not me. If I had an AP140 I'd never let it go. It is wonderfully versitile.

Tom

[gregbradley]

Thanks Tom for a rare insight into these amazing scopes. First hand data is hard to find.

Yes the AP140 is a nice scope. Its a scaled 155. Same tube.

Greg.