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Date: 16 Dec 2006 12:09:41
From: Phil
Subject: Parks Optical reviews
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Been trying to find some reviews on Parks telescopes and mounts, anyone know
where any are or can tell me a bit about them
Phil
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Date: 16 Dec 2006 07:22:20
From: RMOLLISE
Subject: Re: Parks Optical reviews
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Phil wrote:
> Been trying to find some reviews on Parks telescopes and mounts, anyone know
> where any are or can tell me a bit about them
>
> Phil
Hi Phil:
I can sum things up for you:
Optics: good if not always great. Some lemons.
Mounts: Heavy (weight-wise) in the 1960s mold, but not as steady/sturdy
as they look.
Bottom line: If you're sorry you missed the Caves, one might be for
you.
Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of:
Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope
and
The Urban Astronomer's Guide
<http://skywatch.brainiac.com/astroland >
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