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Temporary order limitations for Type-3 and FarStar Telescopes

Hello,
    I'd love to build a new TScope for you! You should know right away, though, that we are currently experiencing a backlog of about 14 months for new orders. I hope that you can wait that long because the only way to get the best telescope is to order a new Tscope Ultralight. You'll be glad that you did; it's very common for me to hear back from folk once they get there new Tscope, "Thank you for building me such a beautiful telescope; it was worth the wait!"
    One thing we've learned through experience is that building our "special" telescopes, such as our Deluxe (Type3) Tscope and FarStar Ultralight, significantly impacts the delivery of the "regular" 14 inch Tscopes. Because nine out of ten telescope orders here are for our 14" Tscope Ultralight, I have decided to put new orders for Type-3 Deluxe Tscope and FarStar Telescopes "on hold" until we figure out how to make them without impacting the majority of our customers..
    An exception will be made for current Tscope owners that want to upgrade: Of course I'd like to make your second Tscope too (and I am still offering the repeat customer discount.) Telescopes available as upgrades for existing customers are listed with POR (Price on Request) shown. Telescopes available for order by everyone are listed with a the current price shown.

Thank you very much, - Ed.

13" TScope allows sit-down viewing	14" TScope with CR2 focuser
Standard equipment new for 2009: - Quartz primaries - Moonlight CR-1 focuser - Cooling fan As always, many upgrades and options are available.	Custom 14" Tscope with ServoCat Jr. GOTO System

14.7" FarStar Telescope	13" FarStar Telescope shows pole covers and lower light shroud installed.
Lightweight and strong, rapid thermal equilibrium, visually intriguing	Encoders for DSC installed and it's GOTO capable

Computerized laser cutting in progress (click to enlarge.)	In-house computerized cutting for custom work
Practically perfect telescopes start with practically perfect parts.	Custom finishing and parts: we build your scope your way.

12" Superior Planetary TScope	Optimized Upper Cage Assembly The low profile mounting of the focuser allows a very vice field of view with a relatively small secondary mirror. The small secondary mirror and curved spider means there is a minimum of matter in the light path to cause contrast robbing diffraction.
	The Sun, Moon, stars and planets are all ventilation cut-outs in this 18 point flotation cell designed specifically for the 12" Superior Planetary Tscope. Perhaps it's a little whimsical but we can put this kind of design and manufacturing detail into our telescopes so we do...

14" Deluxe TScope	16" TScope with wheelbarrow handles attached Pyrex
	18" TScope with ServoCat GOTO, fully loaded. Pyrex


	Two scopes in the shop, a 14" and 18" showing relative size.