Should I store my new SVR80ED in the travel case it came when not in use or just leave it on the mount in my bedroom? I am worried about the humidity here in...
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scott_nc
Nov 3, 2009 2:05 am
... Ron, As long as the scope is dry when you seal it up in the case and the case is stored in a climate controlled area, storing it in the case shouldn't be a...
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ron.gillis
Nov 3, 2009 2:33 am
Thanks for the advice. This group is very helpful. Ron Florida...
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kenny_bahmer
Nov 3, 2009 3:03 am
I'm new to this group, for that matter I'm new to Stellarvue scopes. I picked up a used night hawk II. My intention were to use it as a guide scope for my...
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brhendricks
Nov 3, 2009 4:52 am
Kenny, Guide scope aside, because of it's higher-quality focuser assembly, I'm thinking the SVNH2 should provide you with better stability in an AP platform....
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brhendricks
Nov 3, 2009 4:54 am
Kenny, Sorry I got so wrapped-up into your questions that I forgot to welcome you to the SV Yahoo Group! WELCOME TO THE GROUP, KENNY! Bill H League City, TX ...
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Rick Saunders
o3zyca
Nov 3, 2009 9:50 am
Welcome Kenny, The NH2 is a mighty little scope and I've taken some nice images with mine. As long as you realize it's limitations and are happy with them...
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stellarvue1
Nov 3, 2009 2:15 pm
Gordon: Repeating good advise is never a problem. At least that is what we always said back when I worked for the Department of Redundancy Department. Vic...
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stellarvue1
Nov 3, 2009 2:18 pm
John: As we discussed yesterday on the phone, you need the ET3 extension tube. Since the ET3 uses a tapered insert tube, when you tighten it in place, it seats...
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David and Sharon Elos...
asterhunter
Nov 3, 2009 3:40 pm
... From: "stellarvue1" <vic@...> To: <Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:13 AM Subject: [Stellarvue] Re: Stellarvue 115...
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gordonlanders
Nov 3, 2009 5:31 pm
Thanks Vic, Old habits die hard. I guess that repeating myself started back when I was in the Army. General Grant taught us to give a briefing in three steps: ...
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jonathanwhitman
Nov 3, 2009 8:33 pm
Dear Stellarvue Group, Thank you in advance for any insights and/or advice you can provide. I'm an amateur astronomer in the Northern Va. Area – have owned a...
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dixmcguire2005
Nov 3, 2009 10:56 pm
Hi, Fellow Stellarvue Folks, I have a great SV80 SV APO refractor/tripod set-up, purchased from Stellarvue a couple years ago, that I am (with reluctance)...
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George
gnggreenfield
Nov 3, 2009 11:42 pm
Hi Jonathan, Welcome to the group. I've owned 4 Stellarvue scopes over the past 10 years and a couple of Televue scopes and for my money Stellarvue is the...
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Len Neub
llneub
Nov 4, 2009 1:17 am
Hi Jonathan, I started this hobby similar to you. My first telescope was a Meade LX10. I was satisfied with it until I started looking through Stellarvue...
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durbazevs@...
durbazevs...
Nov 4, 2009 1:42 am
Folks, Once again - THANKS to all who replied to my plight with their advises and comments. The results of my guest to resolve lense coating hazyness are...
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Rick Saunders
o3zyca
Nov 4, 2009 2:34 am
Why don't you just ship it to Vic to be properly cleaned and reassembled. Rick ... <snip>...
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John Preston
jpreston1845
Nov 4, 2009 2:58 am
Thanks Vic, I posted this prior to calling you for the answer and order! ________________________________ From: stellarvue1 <vic@...> To:...
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sgaber@...
stevenagaber
Nov 4, 2009 3:45 am
Arie: Personally, I think you could have avoided all that aggravation by sending the telescope to Stellarvue and having them fix it the right way for the $100...
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breedon@...
breedon...
Nov 4, 2009 4:13 am
Arie, I have been reading your posts about your objective 'fogging'. It has occurred to me that something seems to be outgassing, perhaps the previous owner...
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brhendricks
Nov 4, 2009 4:50 am
Arie, I too own a 2nd-hand SV80ED and have a similar problem, mine being apparent dew staining between the objective lens elements. When I received it from the...
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Darren Hennig
doktorphoton
Nov 4, 2009 7:09 am
Nah - spit polishing is the way to go! ;-) D [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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ARKADIJS DURBAZEVS
durbazevs...
Nov 4, 2009 11:55 am
Bill, It could have been seen that my posting aimed to blame&shame but in fact it wasn't. Obviously it's upto each individual seller to present their...
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jonathanwhitman
Nov 4, 2009 5:15 pm
Dear George, Many thanks for your helpful reply. I appreciate you taking the time. You must have nice dark skies out there in western Idaho - I spent a few...
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jonathanwhitman
Nov 4, 2009 5:19 pm
Dear Len, Many thanks for getting back to me and offering your advice. Appreciate you taking the time. I don't often meet someone who also has a Meade 10....
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ellynekinney
Nov 4, 2009 5:57 pm
Hi Larry, Do you think that'll work with husbands too?? Ellyne...
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sgaber@...
stevenagaber
Nov 4, 2009 6:04 pm
Jon: Last week I got back from a trip to California and Arizona with my SV105T and my iOptron Minitower. The scope fit in its aluminum case, with the focuser...
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k75jim@...
k75jim
Nov 4, 2009 6:08 pm
Jonathan, Both Stellarvue and Televue make excellent instruments. I have owned a number of SV scopes over the years and therefore obviously partial to them....
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Mark Spano
MarkSpano
Nov 4, 2009 10:52 pm
Ellyne, Not unless you are buying it as a birthday present for your husband! Mark ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
