tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post2331408210978709817..comments2024-01-15T02:00:51.896-06:00Comments on Phil's Astronomy Blog: Aperture Fever :-(Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701582923648225920noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-46245852953987519182007-09-13T17:30:00.000-05:002007-09-13T17:30:00.000-05:00I was looking at the Astro-Techs, actually. Yep, i...I was looking at the Astro-Techs, actually. Yep, in a weird way I've been curious about small refractors for wide field observing, mounted on the old LX200... Also been looking at some Williams Optics models.<BR/><BR/>*sigh* I dunno I may just end up with a new eyepiece.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701582923648225920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-53423473582594962372007-09-12T17:50:00.000-05:002007-09-12T17:50:00.000-05:00Just give in, Phil.I did. I just bought an Astro-T...Just give in, Phil.<BR/><BR/>I did. I just bought an <A HREF="http://www.astronomics.com/main/product.asp/catalog_name/Astronomics/category_name/New%20Products/product_id/AT80EDT" REL="nofollow">Astro-Tech 80mm triplet refractor</A> to ride on top of the LX200, or use with the Meade LXD650 mount I just inherited.<BR/><BR/>It's kind of reverse aperture fever, getting an 80mm, but I'm really looking forward to hooking the Canon up to it and giving it a whirl.imjeffphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700592943380223233noreply@blogger.com