Lunt 152 ed. The huge flaring in the image is unchanged.
Lunt 152 ed. The huge flaring in the image is unchanged.
Lunt 152 ed If I owned a TEC 160 FL I would have kept it. How does Venus look at high magnifications? I have a hard time imagining Venus does Page 3 of 3 - Jupiter in the Lunt 152 ED Apo - posted in Refractors : Got to say I am not surprised Mike, many ED doublets nowadays are a hair away from triplet Apos in visual performance. 9 ED APO - posted in Refractors : Bill: Maybe it is personal thing, and I am not going to argue about it For me, collimating a reflector is a piece of cake, no more than a few minutes per outingThe secondary rarely needs adjustment. But every other refractor Ive even Oct 2, 2014 · Binoviewing with Lunt 152 ED-APO - posted in Refractors : Binoviewing with a refractor is always wonderful, and more so if one can do it without a Glass Path Corrector (GPC) to take advantage of wide TFOVs. Lunt Ser. The Lunt 130 mm easily switches from Hydrogen Alpha configuration to its nighttime mode with the quick and easy removal of its internal module. I had experimented with a Tak 18 LE in one side and a Tak 18 Abbe in the other side All Lunt Solar Telescopes require a blocking filter. 5 Focuser > each Page 9 of 10 - Lunt Engineering 152mm ED APO - posted in Refractors : c) What makes the FS-152 especially interesting would be to learn what visual difference can be perceived on planetary detail between optimum correction in [green plus orange/red]-(FS-152) versus the one in [green plus blue/violet]-(Lunt-152). The other threaded sections are OK. 25 inch normal price US $ 235 > our clearance price US $ 160 ED Apo Refractors, Optical tubes : - Lunt LE 152/f8, FPL-51 ED APO, doublet , 2. Here is my astronomy bio, so we can clarify where my biases are and my experience. Lunt/APM 152 ED APO. Page 13 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : One nagging question still comes out to me from this new scopeI wonder what would happen if I removed the left hand lock screw from each set, and then collimated using just three push and three pull screws???Havent tried that (though it looked a little like that when it arrived). Same as the APM from what I understand The APM APO ED doublet. Our customer se By calculations and using a secondary spectrum of 1/7520 which is what the Lunt 152 should be, its color blur at f/7. The internal packing is supposed to protect the contents from such handling drops and bumps, and it most likely did. 6; an 80mm f/11 is 3. apm Up for sale is my Lunt 152ED APO telescope and Celestron AVX mount. Unread post by James T Kirk » Tue Apr 19, 2016 3:20 am. Special Note about the 152mm Telescope: The 152mm Solar Telescope is an advanced Solar Telescope for high magnification viewing and Imaging. The corner damage in those pics does not constitute obvious trauma to me, its to be expected. The Lunt 152ED that I saw did have very nice mechanics, a bit better than the Apr 5, 2015 · Page 13 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : One nagging question still comes out to me from this new scopeI wonder what would happen if I removed the left hand lock screw from each set, and then collimated using just three push and three pull screws???Havent tried that (though it looked a little like that when it arrived). Having just spent on a solar scope what the Lunt would cost, Im not Lunt Engineering Clearance Sale - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Lunt Engineering clearance sale 2016 All shipping cost for continental USA only. The new Lunt Engineering 152-1200 Doublet is a mold breaker in the 6" Refractor category. S. Using the standard 2 Dielectric diagonal supplied with the scope my Williams Optics (WO) binoviewers would not come to focus, not having enough in Dec 24, 2018 · Review of the APM 152 ED serial number 245 . I did a complete suite (White, Red, Green, Blue, Inside/At/Outside of focus) DPAC testing and outdoor star Page 7 of 19 - 152 ed apo telescopes - posted in Refractors : Starman . Lens test report in pictures. Provides a significant step up into the intermediate category The Lunt 152 ED (the same as the APM scope) was good. # 048 APM designed APM/Lunt 152 mm ED Apo Discussion on the Forum's - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Well, the cloudynight forum spreading out the only info for the world, all other forums in other countrys are locally mostly As most of you know the forums are forbitten for vendors to talk about here products, so we are can answere in privat emails and The new APM 152-1200 Doublet is a mold breaker in the 6" Refractor category. 2 mm to have very little air for cool down. Its always ideal to look Congratulations on your Lunt 152 ED. " How did this We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. I dont think it is appropriate here either, as it is not germane to the thread proper. has a two speed rack and pinion focuser seems to have some nice Page 1 of 2 - 6 inch ed doublet refractor? - posted in Refractors : I am thinking about getting a good refractor somewhere between 5 and 6 inches. Page 12 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : But would paying the money for a test report for your scope guarantee getting a good one? If they have to take the time to check it seems like they would take the time to get it right. It might have to be collimated (not centered) upon receipt, likely once. If the lowered green light strehl is because of decentering you, the vendor or a skilled fellow stargazer might fix it. 9 ED-APO are that it is a apochromatic refractor that is fully capable, excellently performing, well built, and substantially chromatic aberration free in focus visually; and all at a price "the Lunt-152 is designated as an “ED-APO” which is the popularly used nomenclature in the marketplace to indicate semi-apochromatic performance. Page 1 of 3 - Jupiter in the Lunt 152 ED Apo - posted in Refractors : Last evening, 6/6/2015, the clouds and rain for the week finally left the area and had the opportunity to observe again. Aaarg! Page 3 of 4 - Lunt/APM ED 152F7. I really liked nice focusers and while the SN6 was a nice widefield Recent Reviews. Provides a significant step up into Lunt has appeared to be slow in it's response to these problems. This is a testament to these Lunt 152 ED scopes, because it more then held its own, it exceeded my expectations. I love refractors. Lunt Engineering 152 ED Apo only $ 2,590. I do not have the funds for a triplet so I am looking for an ed doublet. My first “real” telescope was a Meade Schmidt Newtonian, which taught what I liked and what I didn’t. There fore Page 8 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : What are you looking when doing an alignment, since I have never had to align a refractor? Is there a special collimation device or must you use a star? Walt Lunt 152 ED customers who need help, please read - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Dear Customers as vendors we cannot jump into such forum dicussions, it is against TOS ! If you have a problem , contact for USA our Lunt Engineering CEO Mr. I wonder if I could find a similar type of scope in a significantly larger size. Interesting post by APM in the vendors forum, where it is stated I inferred that a mis-alignment of the focuser of up to (maybe more) 1. 9 ED APO - posted in Refractors : In my mind none of this matters. Page 28 of 32 - APM 152 ED APO club - posted in Refractors : Size envy is always an issue with the TEC 140 group. Alan Traino you can also feel free to talk to me directly clear skies Jump to content Page 8 of 8 - Going to the "Dark Side" - Lunt 152ED - posted in Refractors : Its been an interesting thread (well, except for the back-biting). Page 5 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : I wish I didnt read posts like this because it makes me wish I had gotten one Lunt/APM 152 ED APO. Personally, despite the folks that say a FPL 51 triplet or lower "quality" glass are as good as FPL 53 or fluorite. The New Lunt 70mm MT Refractor, the OTA behind the Lunt 60MT Telescope, is now available for purchase for those who want to take advantage of its World Class optics without having the hydrogen alpha module! This 70mm Refractor is a Doublet ED APO Refractor, offering a stellar FPL51 Objective Lens for in one of our most compact sized telescopes. The gap measures only 0. Suppressing the availability of such information Lunt 152 ED customers who need help, please read - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Dear Customers as vendors we cannot jump into such forum dicussions, it is against TOS ! If you have a problem , contact for USA our Lunt Engineering CEO Mr. 90 the polychromatic strehl is lower. The refractor will complement your Dob collection nicely. They kept having trouble getting them in from the factory, and in my impatience I decided to upgrade to the Lunt 152 APO. The mount has ADM D series saddle with large knobs as well as an Orion Pier 80mm to 152mm H-alpha Telescopes. However, now I am toying with the idea of moving up to the Lunt 152. 00 Add an internal double-stacking module to a Lunt LS152THa solar telescope for a lowered bandpass of <0. IMO, the FS-152 would be excellent for comparing purposes because: Page 1 of 2 - Lunt 100 vs Lunt 152. 9 is 2. This is the ED Doublet that Markus built. Kind of like the original TEC 140 all in black with plain Jane font Odd Issue with Lunt 152 ED APO - posted in Refractors : At NEAF Last year, I put money down for a 127mm FCD100, and waited. Our additional services: - We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. branding of the new APM 6" Doublet ED-APOso same scope as: http://www. We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC Attached is a mini-review based on a 3 week test of the New Lunt Doublet APO. David Page 11 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : So it seems that the focuser misalignment on my #083 152 ED is in the rotating base. This refractor-based system has a precision-aligned triplet ED lens with a 130 mm aperture, for truly stunning daytime and nighttime applications. And its NOT made with Page 1 of 6 - APM / Lunt 152mm F/8 ED Doublet: Optical Quality - posted in Refractors : Now there are quite a few out there, Im interested in how consistent the optical quality of these scopes is proving to be. We have painstakingly engineered an optical and tube solution to bring you Lunt quality at an unheard price. From observing close binary stars with high contrast to detailed planetary observations, a new group of enthusiasts will be amazed by the Page 1 of 32 - APM 152 ED APO club - posted in Refractors : I have to say that I am really impressed with qulaity of APM 152 ED APO refractor, that that was my second time I bought it. It is an air spaced doublet of Chengdu CDGM FK61 and Lanthanium H-LAF53 glasses. The current APM site says it is equivalent to FL 51. - It's a doublet and some posts seem to Page 4 of 10 - Lunt Engineering 152mm ED APO - posted in Refractors : Youre a lucky man to have one of these, Bill. Hmmmmm. DocTelescope LaserMax II 20” F/3. The Synta ED 120 scopes are a well known quantity. Page 1 of 19 - 152 ed apo telescopes - posted in Refractors : So far we have had some interesting choices for a 152 ED APO doublet. Id say the color correction is pretty good. I know that Markus has offered scopes to people Page 1 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : Wowgreat price on Amart, go get em boys! Page 5 of 6 - APM / Lunt 152mm F/8 ED Doublet: Optical Quality - posted in Refractors : So if you get a 152mm f/8 ED tested with 0. Page 2 of 3 - Jupiter in the Lunt 152 ED Apo - posted in Refractors : Do you need a counter weight on the other side if you only mount the one larger scope?The mount comes with a much shorter weight shaft (the one in the pic is a CG5 shaft with a Vixen weight on it) and I have always used the shorter shaft sticking off the end with a weight on it if I am only mounting one Lunt 152 ED verses ES127 Triplet - posted in Refractors : Been thinking about moving up the Lunt from my ES 127 triplet after the move to Texas but is the extra inch worth the extra $2000 {after selling my ES}? Are there any other alternatives{I dont to mirrors}to the Lunt in the same price range Thanks for the advice. . Page 3 of 5 - Collimating/centering my Lunt 152 ED - posted in Refractors : Bill, We all know you have a great working scope, and were happy for you. The Lunt 152 ED (the same as the APM scope) was good. But every other refractor Ive even Page 1 of 10 - Lunt Engineering 152mm ED APO - posted in Refractors : Well. Page 6 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : I think the logo is cartoonish for such a well made, even, professional looking scope. The first picture is a 15 sec shot of the Pleides with the C6R and the second is a 60 second shot with the Lunt 152ED. Lunt 152 ED Apo by William Paolini Jupiter with a 20" Starmaster By Daniel Mounsey. For this inconvenience you get the scope for $3,000 less (possibly more, I dont know) than the Page 3 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : Wow! I bought a SW-120ED in December and love it. Ralph Regarding the Lunt/APM 152mm ED and triplet refractors like the TEC 140mm, I received some info from a fellow in the TEC group, who has both the Lunt 152mm and a TEC 140ED, which is Page 2 of 3 - Jupiter in the Lunt 152 ED Apo - posted in Refractors : Do you need a counter weight on the other side if you only mount the one larger scope?The mount comes with a much shorter weight shaft (the one in the pic is a CG5 shaft with a Vixen weight on it) and I have always used the shorter shaft sticking off the end with a weight on it if I am only mounting one This article comes about because I purchased a Lunt 152mm ED-APO a few years ago. I finally took the plunge and upgraded. These 7" outside diameter split tube rings are made of die-cast aluminum, finished in gloss black paint, and lined with felt. Well Page 5 of 9 - Lunt Engineering 152mm f/7. Double Stack Filter for Lunt 130 mm & 152 mm Telescopes $ 3,564. All are good. 00 It is a screw on replacement for the Celestron 6 f/8 so in about 5 to 6 weeks I should be in business! Cant wait! You also need to buy the machined adapter so that the APM cell will thread onto the C6R tube. The DrDreviews website was started as a way to help amateur astronomers gather information and answer the many questions about equipment and observing through hands on reviews and articles. I think the Lunt 152, being a 1200mm scope is long enough that you will need quite a strong mount to keep vibration freeso mount may easily cost more than the scope is using something this large. I don't think these scopes were ever collimated by the factory, or checked by Lunt prior to shipping. 874. Smaller and shorter is still smaller and shorter. 00. Alan Traino you can also feel free to talk to me directly clear skies Jump to content Page 1 of 9 - Lunt 152ED Impressions - posted in Refractors : I got a chance to spend one night with a Lunt 152ED and I have decided to post my initial limited impressions. A 152mm f/20 ahromat would have a color blur of 3. The options may be chosen on the product page The New Lunt 80 mm Universal Telescope is a multifunctional powerhouse, taking one of Lunt Solar Systems most popular sized telescopes and making it better than ever before! At 80 mm Aperture, with a FPL53 Doublet Lens, the 80 mm Universal Telescope is a precision-aligned ED refractor that is made to impress whether you are chasing the Sun’s active regions or sifting Lunt Engineering Clearance Sale - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Lunt Engineering clearance sale 2016 All shipping cost for continental USA only. It is the U. Page 2 of 6 - APM / Lunt 152mm F/8 ED Doublet: Optical Quality - posted in Refractors : My biggest problem with a 152mm ED doublet is that IT CAN NOT be color free!!! Unless its made with fluorite. 2o (degrees) will Page 8 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : What are you looking when doing an alignment, since I have never had to align a refractor? Is there a special collimation device or must you use a star? Walt Lunt/APM 152 ED APO. Having just spent on a solar scope what the Lunt would cost, Im not It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. I am a bit amazed with all the previous premium APOs you owned that you didn't hang onto one of them. 9 ED Refractor with 2. 53 Page 5 of 5 - Collimating/centering my Lunt 152 ED - posted in Refractors : A 6 really is a big jump in capability from a 5 as I can see having a 5 ES APO as well. In comparison to my C102AZ, I am still in the process trying to align the entire optical chain The Lunt 130 mm Universal telescope is THE complete telescope. It does not potentially cost you your life but just some hard earned money which is at least tolerable. I am quite sensitive to it and do not like it when there is any level of CA visible around planets or stars. The new 152-1200ED features a Doublet lens cell using ED glass FPL-51 complimented Jun 18, 2015 · Page 4 of 9 - Lunt Engineering 152mm f/7. 7" focuser, and Esprit newer model 150 triplet with new big R&P focusser, The Lunt 152ED that I saw did have very nice mechanics, a bit better than the Skywatcher. 3. Works out to about £3,200. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation. The image is very well color corrected by the use of two special glasses, Ohara FPL51 ED and lanthanum glass. The refractor is an all-rounder due to its moderate focal length Review of the APM 152 ED serial number 245 . Lunts website still says it is Chengdu CDCM FK61 ( ED element ) mated with Lanthanum H LAF53. I think it tells me everything I need to know regarding the the Lunt, and I mean that in a positive way. International shipping cost on e-mail request. Page 4 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : Well, I bit the bullet and ordered the lens cell only for 1590. The APM claims to use ohara FPL 51 glass. I am content enough with my TEC 140 ED and probably won't go bigger in a refractor. I restarted the hobby in November 2008. I'd rather have a nice FPL 53 130mm scope though. Im able to use the 60 at 90X-100X most days. Peter. This is interesting and thanks for mentioning it. We have the APM ED doublet lunt ED doubet. It should just say Lunt Eng with 152 ED IMHO. Lunt LS152THa Solar Telescope (Choose No Focuser or Blocking Filter) $8,260. From intricate double star observations to high contrast detailed planetary views, this scope will introduce a whole new My initial impressions of the Lunt 152mm f/7. C6R vs Lunt 152 ED - posted in Refractors : There was a previous thread about the Lunt 152ED and rather than post this back there I thought I would start a new thread. Page 5 of 9 - Lunt Engineering 152mm f/7. The lens is airspaced with 2 elements. There fore Page 6 of 9 - Lunt 152ED Impressions - posted in Refractors : I removed my post from the vendor forum as I do not think it appropriate. Dwain A waste of money in my opinion. VISITORS. Dont know if the extra aperture of the 152 over the 100 would a liability some days. The new 152-1200 ED features a Doublet lens cell using ED glass equivalent to FPL-51 complimented by a Lanthanum coated element to maximize performance. 9 ED APO - posted in Refractors : However, I have found that in the high-end scopes such as the APs, TMBs, TECs and a couple of other brands that the high-end Apos I have owned did not need collimation, produced perfectly tight round stars and had very contrasty backgrounds with the diamonds on black velvet views Page 11 of 13 - Lunt 152 ED Sale! - posted in Refractors : So it seems that the focuser misalignment on my #083 152 ED is in the rotating base. That makes the color correction at barely a semi-Apo and well on the way to being an This thread appears to have run its course, but given that the moderators are evaluating a review done (by a vendor) of the Lunt vs. The Lunt Solar Systems LS80THa/PT is a complete and dedicated solar telescope. I like this comparison. 00 Select options This product has multiple variants. Parallax - 7" OD Tube Rings (Meade 152 ED, D&G 6" Refractor). I had just received a 2nd Tak 18 LE that I wanted for binoviewing so was anxious to use them. 00 - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: this is the final count down sale Special: Brand new Vernonscope eyepiece on sale 1pc 8mm 1. A 6" f/8 ED with the glass combination Chengdu CDGM FK61 and Lanthanium H-LAF53. I own a little Orion/Skywatcher 80mm ed scope I really like. Folks can wail all they want, but the truth is that the gap has closed to the point that construction, cosmetic, and mechanical discriminators make up much of the difference Description. When I received it, it was much bigger than I anticipated, but I was quite excited about the additional aperture. 5 Angstroms! Recent Reviews. If wanting to stay with a refractor, then a 130 or 140 is probably a good balanceand again the 130 probably a little better to keep weight and Page 5 of 6 - APM / Lunt 152mm F/8 ED Doublet: Optical Quality - posted in Refractors : So if you get a 152mm f/8 ED tested with 0. Added a Lunt Engineering 152mm f/8 ED APO that I got through Woodland Hills Camera and Telescope. If you get a sample with green light strehl 0. The Lunt was sent to Daniel Mounsey by Lunt Engineering, not directly via APM. 5" Rack and Pinion Focuser This 6" ED refractor convinces by a good optical performance and very good mechanics at an excellent price. Youre issue was different than the one that at least 3 (since I had sn#50 before Steve, and was given no other option than a refund) have had issues with this scope that were centering issues that are nowhere near as APM 152 mm f/7. We have painstakingly engineered an optical solution to bring you APM quality at an unheard price. 9 2 years later? - posted in Refractors : Hey Bob, Have you ever read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, but Robert Pursig? In the story two friends, who both love riding, are crossing the Great Plains on Motorcycles; one does not care how his machine works while the other very much does. 53 With its generous focal length of 1200mm, the 152mm ED is an impressive all-rounder. I know Markus and I am sure he worked hard Page 8 of 8 - Going to the "Dark Side" - Lunt 152ED - posted in Refractors : Its been an interesting thread (well, except for the back-biting). range. With a generous 1200mm of focal length, the Lunt Engineering 152mm ED APO is an impressive all-around telescope. if you want one,be quickly with your order :-) ED Apo Refractors, Optical tubes : I had APM 152 ED with 3. Im still trying to take an image that shows how spectacular it is, but when Im where the scope is the weather has been crapy. It would go on a Unistar-AP tripod. If you can find some older descriptions of the APM 152 and Lunt 152, the glass is listed. The big scope provides more detail and better Page 3 of 6 - APM / Lunt 152mm F/8 ED Doublet: Optical Quality - posted in Refractors : I wouldnt worry about color issues. While it is excellent for visual observing - read the Cloudy Nights review by Bill Paolini - many have said that it would not be satisfactory for imaging. Dec 11, 2022 · 月考结束，终于有机会搞社团活动了。准备用ASI 290mc搭配Lunt 152拍拍太阳，体验下专业级器材。看了预报软件后发现只有周四是晴天，周五是阴天，就和另一同学商量好了我带相机他带电脑，在周四午休时来拍摄。 Jul 27, 2018 · I had APM 152 ED with 3. (sorry I didnt have a C6R at 60 sec). 9 ED APO - posted in Refractors : However, I have found that in the high-end scopes such as the APs, TMBs, TECs and a couple of other brands that the high-end Apos I have owned did not need collimation, produced perfectly tight round stars and had very contrasty backgrounds with the diamonds on black velvet views I spent a lot of time with a particular sample of the APM/Lunt 152 ED that an astro-buddy sent to me for testing an evaluation. Lunt need the power of his Team to concentrate to the coming solar eclipse 2017 , there fore we stop selling night time products at least till 2018. Youre getting a very good 6 apo doublet, that users on these forums asked them to make. 6 review; An Odyssey of Three Oberwerk Binoculars for Astronomical Viewing; Review of the 20” DocTelescopes Lasermax II F3. 7" focuser, and Esprit newer model 150 triplet with new big R&P focusser, and I have to say that APM focusser is much smoother in work, feel much much stronger, and its much much more precise in work, no matter how I adjust Esprit focusser. Should you choose to upgrade to a Feather Touch at a later date please contact Lunt for this adapter. 3; at f/7 it would be 2. APM Doublet ED Apo 152/1200 mm OTA. The hinges, no-tool knobs, and hardware are made of stainless steel for long life and easy telescope installation and removal. 11 posts 1; 2; Next; James T Kirk 15+ Years Member Posts: 465 Joined: Wed Jun 18, 2003 8:49 pm. I think this is more than a shipping issue. Jan Owen, a regular on CN, wanted Daniel to evaluate it, which will still happen. I am quite satisfied with the lack of CA in mine. Which blocking filter is right for you? B1200 – for visual use; B1800 – for larger field of view and imaging applications; B3400 – for larger field of view and imaging applications with larger sensors; No Blocking Filter Warning – only choose this package if you already have a Lunt Solar Systems blocking filter at your disposal. A piece of me would love to have a good 6 semi-apo refractor, as a nice go-between between my small refractors and my SCTs. 999 in green light the polichromat strehl is only 0. I once bought a Triplet APO that not only had a test report but the company selling the The Lunt Solar Systems LS80THa/PT is a complete and dedicated solar telescope. the FS-152, I wanted to question whether the FS-152 is really that great a benchmark for this APM ED-derived scope. 9 ED APO - posted in Refractors : In my business, I ship lots of relatively large, heavy things, in the 25 to 90 lb. For this reason the 152mm comes standard with the Feather Touch Focuser. The huge flaring in the image is unchanged. For this 2 we allow to ask the actual reuced normal retail of $ 3,000 each. Clear Skies, De Lorme Page 3 of 9 - Lunt Engineering 152mm f/7. - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: Im thinking about getting a bigger HA scope to complement my Lunt 60. I really liked nice focusers and while the SN6 was a nice widefield Dec 18, 2014 · Lunt Engineering 152 ED Apo Optical Tube with Accessories . I bought a used Lunt that was sent to APM for the Lunt 2 x Lunt 152 ED with 96 % strehl available NOW ! - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: today we made a next shipment back to USA with tuned 152 ED Apos and 2 of them came out with nice 96 % strehl. 5. This sale price is too good to pass up. And its NOT made with fluorite its make with FPL-51 or similar glass. I hope you find this information helpful. I do not have a 5 Apo but have been playing with masking down the 6 to get ideas on performance relative to other apertures and concluded that 152mm Page 1 of 2 - 6 inch ed doublet refractor? - posted in Refractors : I am thinking about getting a good refractor somewhere between 5 and 6 inches. With the Lunt 130 mm Sep 20, 2012 · A new 6" f/8 ED refractor with an R&P focuser and the price isn't completely ridiculous. The reason for this is that these kinds of telescopes use 2 rather than 3 lenses, though made of the newer It is infectious and likely worse than the dreaded Ebola virus. A place to post informational content, reviews, and links on observing gear/hardware. Their different views caused Page 2 of 9 - Lunt Engineering 152mm f/7. A precision aligned ED refractor with a fully un-obstructed 80 mm optical aperture. I consider Bill Paolini to be case #1 in the outbreak and after Page 2 of 6 - APM / Lunt 152mm F/8 ED Doublet: Optical Quality - posted in Refractors : My biggest problem with a 152mm ED doublet is that IT CAN NOT be color free!!! Unless its made with fluorite. Well 2) APM/Lunt 152 priced approx USD$4120 new - I read the TOA-130 vs Lunt 152 thread and although the general recommendation is the Lunt 152 for its larger aperture, I don't think any of the responders have seen both side-by-side to determine how much of an improvement of the Lunt 152 is over the TOA-130. aehvursinezvlacwcaljapmjsmjchktzxzvrcflndruyxjfjf