The one thing I'd like to see is an adaptive optics module, not just to aid in guiding but to improve visual observation and imaging.

I think Roland said that FASTMAX was hard to make no? I guess my point is that in my early sixties I am looking for somewhat easier challanges that give me significant satisfaction. Is there

"Would love to see another version of the FASTMAX 180 F4.5."   Ditto! Somehow I missed out on the previous offering. Would love to have one. Richard

Geeze Mike, if he drinks a whole bottle he might not be saying much at all. :-)

I'm guessing it's the flat field converter we've been hearing about for several years. What scopes it will be compatible is another mystery. -Best, Robert

I wonder, if instead of just a drink, a bottle of single malt scotch would get someone a clue to what will be coming out along with an advance position on the wait list. The question is, "Which single

I got a note today saying Losmandy isn't going either. However, AIC still shows both AP and Losmandy in the exhibition hall on their webpage. Brings up the question of how many vendors are actually

Thanks for the kudos! Live the 130 GTX! Shawn

My guess -- Updated reducers for the Stowaway and for the 130 GTX!

Thank you Arun! I’m partial to natural colour images too. But we can’t ignore the subtle structures that NB show us. So I do both. Stuart -- Stuart Heggie http://www.stuartheggie.com/

Thank you all for the nice notes and thumbs up. It’s been a very lovely week here in Buffalo after a long winter and cloudy spring. I was able to observe the sun every morning this week! Clear and

Both are nice, but the RGB version really stands out with the very natural colors and subtle transitions. Very well captured and processed!

While the Galaxie 500 didn’t have an extender, it was “convertible”, which opened it to the heavens. I also have a moderate to low level of confidence Roland owned a Supernova Red ‘65 Galaxie

Brian, you are most kind! Thanks! Stuart Heggie http://www.stuartheggie.com/

Perhaps Roland invented a dark-emitting-diode that will absorb light pollution?

Ford made a Galaxie 500 in the ‘60s. Multiple options, but no extender. Achieved the dubious distinction of being mobile but not portable. —howard

Stuart this is just a really beautiful rendition - very sublime. Starfield is wonderful -- Brian Brian Valente astro portfolio https://www.brianvalentephotography.com/astrophotography/ portfolio

The collapse of air around the lasers' column would rival that of a lightning bolt. -Best, Robert

Greg, I'm on my phone so can't do your post justice, but I will say that you're not wrong. But, I don't even own a diagonal! I've got to get one. I bought a de-lite eyepiece and I keep saying I'm

No need. We already have this: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/misc/zarkov-cloud-gun.html I think I'm getting on the short FL fast newt train.