[OM] Re: [photo] crescent moon

[Garth Wood]

Allan Mee wrote:
> Richard said:
> "Televue makes some fine small refractors as well."
> 
> Hmmm I would think that a reflector (preferably with a motorised equatorial 
> mount) would be better than a refractor for astrophotography.

T'ain't necessarily true.  Check out (for example) this review of 
Williams Optics' Megrez and Fluorostar (90mm and 110mm) apochromatic 
refractors on the SkyNews.ca site:


http://www.skynewsmagazine.com/pages/reviews/williamopticsnd06.pdf


This review made me sharpen my pencil.  In the new year, it's gonna be 
between a 7-14mm Digital Zuiko (assuming Olympus *finally* gets its act 
together and produces a quality follow-on pro model successor to the 
E-1) and one of these apos (probably the 110mm Fluorostar).  Added 
bonus: lots and lots of terrestrial viewing opportunities with these 
apos.  None if you're using a reflector.  ;-)


Garth

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