C9.25 not available in Carbon Fiber tube for ASGT goto?

Say it ain't so...
So far, the only solution I've found is to order the OTA and GT-5 Goto mount
separately.
Why would Celestron make such a choice?
Considering how durable Carbon Fiber is compared to Aluminum tubes, for
~$100 more, it seems nuts not to go with CF.
Any word on this?
Orion



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it seems nuts not to go with CF.
Any word on this?
Orion

Hi:

They've had problems finding a steady supply of carbon fiber tubes, I know
that.

Peace,
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it seems nuts not to go with CF.
Any word on this?
Orion

Hi:

They've had problems finding a steady supply of carbon fiber tubes, I know
that.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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(Rod Mollise) wrote in message ...
it seems nuts not to go with CF.
Any word on this?
Orion

They've had problems finding a steady supply of carbon fiber tubes, I know
that.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Rod,
Have you heard anything about internal condensation problems with
the carbon fibre tubes? Possibly due to its insulating properties
leaving internal humidity only the optical elements left to condense
on?

Chris.B

(Rod Mollise) wrote in message ...
it seems nuts not to go with CF.
Any word on this?
Orion

They've had problems finding a steady supply of carbon fiber tubes, I know
that.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Rod,
Have you heard anything about internal condensation problems with
the carbon fibre tubes? Possibly due to its insulating properties
leaving internal humidity only the optical elements left to condense
on?

Chris.B

Have you heard anything about internal condensation problems with
the carbon fibre tubes? Possibly due to its insulating properties
leaving internal humidity only the optical elements left to condense
on?

HI Chris:

I certainly have not had this problem with my carbon fiber C11, despite using
it in some _really_ humid environments. I also haven't heard anything of this
kind reported on the NS11 Yahoo group...

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Have you heard anything about internal condensation problems with
the carbon fibre tubes? Possibly due to its insulating properties
leaving internal humidity only the optical elements left to condense
on?

HI Chris:

I certainly have not had this problem with my carbon fiber C11, despite using
it in some _really_ humid environments. I also haven't heard anything of this
kind reported on the NS11 Yahoo group...

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Orion wrote:

Say it ain't so...
So far, the only solution I've found is to order the OTA and GT-5 Goto mount
separately.
Why would Celestron make such a choice?
Considering how durable Carbon Fiber is compared to Aluminum tubes, for
~$100 more, it seems nuts not to go with CF.
Any word on this?

The NexStar 9.25GPS that I am currently reviewing has a Carbon-fiber tube. I
worry about a sharp object hard impact which, on an aluminum tube, would only
dent things and remove some paint, but with a Carbon fiber tube, might
actually punch a hole in things. If I had been Celestron, the aluminum tube
would have been my choice, despite the mechanical considerations. Clear skies
to you.
--
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Prairie Astronomy Club: http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org
Hyde Memorial Observatory: http://www.hydeobservatory.info/

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Orion wrote:

Say it ain't so...
So far, the only solution I've found is to order the OTA and GT-5 Goto mount
separately.
Why would Celestron make such a choice?
Considering how durable Carbon Fiber is compared to Aluminum tubes, for
~$100 more, it seems nuts not to go with CF.
Any word on this?

The NexStar 9.25GPS that I am currently reviewing has a Carbon-fiber tube. I
worry about a sharp object hard impact which, on an aluminum tube, would only
dent things and remove some paint, but with a Carbon fiber tube, might
actually punch a hole in things. If I had been Celestron, the aluminum tube
would have been my choice, despite the mechanical considerations. Clear skies
to you.
--
David W. Knisely
Prairie Astronomy Club: http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org
Hyde Memorial Observatory: http://www.hydeobservatory.info/

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* July 18-23, 2004, Merritt Reservoir *
* http://www.NebraskaStarParty.org *
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The NexStar 9.25GPS that I am currently reviewing has a Carbon-fiber tube. I

worry about a sharp object hard impact which, on an aluminum tube

Hi David:

Maybe this could be a problem. But I've yet to hear of anybody sustaining tube
damage of this kind over the--what?--three plus years the scope's been around.
I really can't see a downside to the carbon fiber tube. 'Course, the jury is
out on how it will hold up over the long run...but I suspect "very well."


Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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