Many New Moons ago, while contemplating a trip to NEAF, I suggested that folks from this list meet for dinner. I can't recall the name of the other fella...
I believe it was Scott Beith that reported seeing Jupiter in the daytime with his Nighthawk. So I took advantage of the lunar/jovian conjunction to hunt for...
Got a short break in the clouds last night and was able to get my new 80ED out for the first time. With the clouds rolling back in, I chose the Pleiades...
Some of you may have seen this time-lapse video from the European Southern Observatory at Atacama, Chile, but if not check this link: http://vimeo.com/36972668...
So, the other night was nice and clear and only a bit cold (23F and falling). Got the SV115 out and on the G11 mount in the observatory. As I bopped around...
I see the NHNG is discontinued other than the carbon fibre version, three models are offered in the special page, blue, black and white, very very very tempted...
I heard a while back this happened with Orion's website as well, linking a page that actually imbeds your password. Always best to log out before posting a...
Pocket Sky Atlas Challenges for March are now up for your viewing pleasure. http://john-kulczycki.suite101.com/pocket-sky-atlas-challenges-for-march-a403933 ...
Yes, you all read that right--I really did mean TV85, not SV85. I realize this is the wrong group for this question, but I know that at least one or two of...
Here is a great link for the scale of the universe... developed by some folks I've met at a conference before! WAY cooler than Powers of Ten, although I still...
For more info on NEAF: http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/NEAF/schedule.html Hope to see you all there. And oh yes, Craig and I are planning to do what we do...
Hello all, I found this fine Stellarvue on A-mart this morning. My Recent purchases (CGEM/accessories) keep me from jumping on this one, but someone here might...
Does anybody have an opinion on the two LOMO scopes that are for sale on AM. One is the SV 4 102mm. The other appears to be about the same vintage a SV 95 also...
My beautiful Midnight Stardust SV80ED1 with the SV25 focuser arrived yesterday. The build quality is definately top notch Stellarvue, beautiful tube, SV...
I wanted to introduce myself. After a 4 year absence I'm finally able to get back into astronomy. I started astronomy with binoculars, moved to a dob, and...
Hi all - here is an image of Elosser 1 in Orion with the SV80ST. The asterism is circled when you hover the mouse over the image. A beautiful eye-catching...
Hi All, I have an SV80s that I'd like to use for remote imaging. Therefore, I need an electric focuser. A friend suggested a Robofocus but I'm not sure...
Greetings, This is for Vic, but I thought it would be helpful to the group, so am posting here. Can you give us any details about the new planetary eyepieces...
Hi all, I just thought I'd ask some advice on what you all may do about insuring your astronomy equipment. I had asked my insurance agent that I thought it...
Local reporter Darrell Franklin and photojournalist Curtis Jackson produced this excellent short video, which aired last night on KFDX TV-3 in nearby Wichita...
Had the day off today as it's school vacation week and my sister and family were coming up for a visit. In spite of a rough forecast, skies stayed clear...
There are several wonderful SV scopes posted on the AM site. One that seems to have had two or more owners, and has caught my eye since the first time Vic...
Here in Southern Utah we have been having some pretty severe weather. Finally on Friday I had a chance to do some imaging. It was clear and cold, 20*F. I had...
The crescent moon and Mercury will be very close tonight 30 minutes after sunset. There will also be a shadow transit with one of Jupiters moons tonight...I...
Maybe Peter Markwort posted about it and I missed it, but he recently uploaded a stunning image of M31 into his photos folder. Check out the current new photos...
Hi, If you were planning your vacation to Hawaii (the first time), what type of astronomical equipment would you bring with you, considering that it is always...
This morning (UTC) I experienced what may have been some of the best seeing since I acquired my SV110. I was able to image the Acidalium/Tharsis region at my...
Okay, let me try again after messing up the last two posts: Congrats to Craig and Tammy Temple! http://www.buytelescopes.com/PostComments.aspx?id=47472 Clear...
Has anyone been advised that the LZOS lens in the 152 has coating optimized for film astrophotograpy and does not work well with digital cameras? I was never...
