Check out this photo of Akarsh at NEAF!

[Hy Murveit]

https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-best-new-astronomy-products-we-saw-at-neaf-2025/

[Jamie Dillon, DDK]

Nice photo! Akarsh has been talking excitedly about that scope here on the list. Elegant design.

[Ted Hauter]

12.5" tagline should read:

Australia, on your own terms.

On Tue, Apr 8, 2025, 11:27 AM Jamie Dillon, DDK <ngc1...@gmail.com> wrote:

Nice photo! Akarsh has been talking excitedly about that scope here on the list. Elegant design.

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[Alex]

That new TV EP housing shape is plain horrid for my ARPiece device connection :( Why? TV? Just to stand out by something odd?

[Ted Hauter]

Performance is everything. If this makes it the best then so be it. Fonemate compatible is important to me as a phone only imager.
It looks like my APM XW which are amazing.
As a TV 85, NP 101 owner, gonna say they are tops. Can they back it up?

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That new TV EP housing shape is plain horrid for my ARPiece device connection :( Why? TV? Just to stand out by something odd?

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[Akarsh Simha]

Hi folks,

Thank you Hy for sharing the news!

Sanath, the entrepreneur who made this telescope with an outlook of marketing it in the states, will be visiting the Bay Area between 17th and 20th of the month. I’m trying to figure out if there’s interest in a meet up somewhere near South Bay so he can show the scope, get some feedback and advice. It’s also been a while since I saw any of you TACos, and I unfortunately won’t the spring binge either because I’m heading (with Sanath) to Texas. DM me off list if you’d like to participate in a meetup.

We were very honored that Phil Harrington and many others thought highly of the telescope. Here’s a photo of us with Phil

Regards

Akarsh

The happy owner of the telescope in display

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[Ted Hauter]

Congratulations.  Phil's a treasure.

You're not so shabby yourself.

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[Mark Scrivener]

Akarsh,

I think many of us would be interested in a meetup to see the scope in person. Please keep us posted on any plans for a south bay event. 

And congratulations!

Mark

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[Akarsh Simha]

On Wed, Apr 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM Mark Scrivener <markwsc...@gmail.com> wrote:

Akarsh,

I think many of us would be interested in a meetup to see the scope in person. Please keep us posted on any plans for a south bay event. 

And congratulations!

That's great to hear! I'll post on the group then once we finalize the itinerary

Regards

Akarsh

 

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[Tan usa1]

Hi 

It would be great if we can meet Sunday April 20 :)

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[Akarsh Simha]

Our itinerary is tight and still evolving. I’ll try to make sure our meeting is on Sunday or at least Saturday, but there’s a chance we may have to be in SoCal by then. 

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[Akarsh Simha]

Hi folks

It’s been a hectic couple days as Sanath and I are getting packed up to go to Texas (with my 28-inch!)

We should be able to meet at 5:30pm today (Saturday) at Sylvan Park in Mountain View.

Sorry I couldn’t give you a longer notice because our itinerary has been evolving

Clear skies and hope to see you there

Akarsh

[Mark Scrivener]

Akarsh,

How long do you expect to be there? I won't be able to make it there until at least 6:45 or 7pm.

Mark

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[Steve Gottlieb]

See you in west Texas in a few days!

Steve

[Akarsh Simha]

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Akarsh,

How long do you expect to be there? I won't be able to make it there until at least 6:45 or 7pm.

I expect we’ll be around at 6:45pm, I’m expecting there’ll be two hours worth of discussion and camaraderie. If we adjourn somewhere for food or drink, I’ll keep you posted.

You’re 

Mark

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[Mitchell Koerner]

I'll join for the first hour or so and then I'm heading over to the TVS Tesla Vintners night.

Great choice of location! Sylvan Park is a mere 1/2 mile from my apartment :)

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[Jonathan Lawton]

Sorry, can't make it, I'm on the mountain tonight. Have a great time!!

Jonathan

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[Akarsh Simha]

We’re at the tables on the north end of Sylvan park just off of Glenborough drive. I’m in a green GSSP T-Shirt and blue jeans.

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[Akarsh Simha]

On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 17:34 Akarsh Simha <akars...@gmail.com> wrote:

We’re at the tables on the north end of Sylvan park just off of Glenborough drive. I’m in a green GSSP T-Shirt and blue jeans.

We’ll hang out until 7pm BTW

[Carl Ching]

Will this telescope be available for purchase at some point? I'm drooling every time I see this picture of the telescope. At my age, this telescope would be perfect for me to haul around without blowing my back.