[AZ-Observing] Re: Celestron OTA

On May 23, 2008, at 10:19 PM, Jimmy Ray wrote:

> I have the C8 and the C11 both are excellent OTA's and stand up well  
> against
> any of the competitive products. Sharp optics, high quality  
> manufacturing
> considering mass production, price,  etc. The only thing one would  
> miss with
> the new C11 OTA's is the carbon fiber tube (beautiful and very  
> strong). The
> new tubes are aluminum just as most all of the other mass produced  
> OTA's.
> While I have a very strong opinion about Celestron products, I do  
> realize
> it's mostly a Ford vs. Chevy argument, to which I'm Ford and  
> Celestron.
>

Are you not the guy who endured the sad blowing over of your C11 at  
the Messier Marathon? How did that work out?


Joe Bergeron

Fellow, International Association of Astronomical Artists

http://www.joebergeron.com




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