Product Testers Needed

You are invited to take part in product testing of a new telescope
accessory. If you are selected to participate, you'll receive a sample
of the item to be tested. Just provide your opinions on the product,
and it will be yours to keep.

This product is for use on Newtonian reflectors - either Dobsonian or
EQ mounted. All you need to do to participate is to own a suitable
telescope, and provide some basic information about your scope.

Just fill out the information below, and email it to:
pdotson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Go to http://www.mindspring.com/~pdotson/MirrorCellDwg.jpg for a
detailed description of the information needed.

PRODUCT TESTER INFO
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Contact Information: (Name, email address, etc.)

Telescope Manufacturer:
Telescope Model:
Primary Mirror Diameter:

A - Inside Diameter of the mirror cell back plate.
B - Distance from the edge of 'A' to center of the collimation knob.
C - Distance from the edge of 'A' to the center of the set screw (may
be same distance as 'B').
D - The distance between the center of the collimation knob and the
center of the set screw.

***Optional***
Number of years in Astronomy:
Other Telescopes Owned:

Thanks,
Pat Dotson
Newt Astronomy
765-434-4419

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