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Telescope TAL 2 |
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Telescope TAL 200 K |
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Manufactured at the Novosibirsk Instrument Making Plant in Siberia, the TAL-2M is a magnificent example of the classic 6-inch f/8 Newtonian reflector, for generations the traditional instrument of the serious amateur astronomer. The quality of construction leaves nothing to be desired: premium optics in fully adjustable cells mounted in a seamless aluminum tube; a sturdy heavy-duty equatorial mounting on a rock-solid pedestal complete with machine- engraved setting circles, enclosed worm-and wheel motor drive, and manual slow motions on both axes; rotating felt-lined tube rings; a magnificent 8x50mm finderscope with detachable dovetail base; fitted wooden storage and carrying cases. |
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You'll be impressed with the attention to detail. The adjustable declination axis counterweight is secured with an intricate collet mechanism; the rack-and-pinion focuser features a unique tension adjustment so that it can easily carry the load of a camera; all fasteners are captive so that they'll never get lost in the dark. A full complement of accessories are included: a sun projection screen; solar, lunar, and color filters; three 1.25" format eyepieces of 42mm, 25mm, and 15mm focal lengths; a 4x Barlow lens; an adaptor for photography with a 35mm SLR camera. To view the very favorable review of the TAL-2M that appeared in the December, 1997 issue of Sky & Telescope magazine, click on: http://www.skypub.com/resources/testreports/telescopes/sovietski.html Additional information can be found at: http://users.pandora.be/hugo.peeters/Astronomy.htm |