New scopes on the way...

www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1448

Take a read of this. This is a report from NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum and Telescope Show) and includes a report on new scopes from Televue, William Optics and TMB.
Worth a read.

ukastroimaging.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=17853.0

Here's a bit more info on the new apos on the way from William Optics .

I'd love to go to NEAF, the first link has a good story on it, the second link doesnt work for me.

I'd love to go to NEAF, the first link has a good story on it, the second link doesnt work for me.

hmmm...mabey the second link requires one to register with the website first.
Anyhow, here's what the site stated; an e-mail from William Optics to a potential customer re. new scopes on the way.

Dear Friend,

We are very happy to see many good friends at NEAF this year.
also some of those friens already saw our new Megrez 90FD (FPL-53)
APO at the booth.Please don't ask me the delivery time and price
now,all I can tell you is always better and affordable.
(you may see this new born baby at the show in Germany this weekend)

Now we very exciting to announce that we are ready to release new
ZS 110 F/7 air-spaced triplet Super APO.( NO color and super sharp
at X308 that I tested with 2.5 mm EP)
this lens is design by TMB and made by WO's optician now.
we want to start shipping by JUNE from Asia, Europe and finally
North America area, you may pre-order at your local dealer or
( WO on-line for US area only) as soon as possible since they are
very limited quantity for 30 sets.

Now introductory price is just US $1,998 OTA,includes aluminum case,
2.5" focuser with 2 speed micro touch knob and 2" extension tube
(also binoviewers friendly),I'm sure this scope is the most
portable,best quality and price ratio of 4.3" triplet super APO you
can find in the market. period.

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The new FLT 135 F6.8 (same triplet air-spaced design with FPL-53
in center) will be ready around Aug/September 2006 (limited
quantity for 30 sets only), introductory price is US $3,xxx (pre-
order with out deposit is welcome for such good price)

Thank you for your attention.


William Yang
Wiliam Optics

And this link has more info on the Televue scopes designed around imaging.
televue.com/Pdf/TV_NP101_127is.pdf