Vic, Yeah I realized that after I posted. I think William would be better off using the surveyors tripod rather than the CGEM tripod anyway. I found that I was...
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William Zuk
wrz7091
May 15, 2012 11:28 pm
Hi Dave, You make an excellent point sir. The CGEM head is a beast. I have it set up in my living room right now because I don't feel like putting it back in...
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John
john.slinn
May 15, 2012 11:55 pm
Hi folks I'm hoping to use my SV102 ABV for astrophotography and indeed have already taken some excellent images using it. However I wish to speed up the...
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Steve
stevebrian100
May 16, 2012 12:05 am
John OPT should be able to help you out. http://www.optcorp.com/ Steve Sent from my iPad ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Scott in NC
scott_nc
May 16, 2012 12:12 am
Hi John, While I believe the SFF7 is optimized for f/7, I believe I've read that it will give decent results with scopes in the f/6-8 range (but I may be...
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Scott in NC
scott_nc
May 16, 2012 12:15 am
John, it looks like Oceanside, CA (where OPT is located) is about an hour's drive away from Anaheim, CA (Disneyland). This looks like your best bet. Have fun...
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watcherjoe
May 16, 2012 12:48 am
I don't know maybe I'm just crazy, but I see where the ED doublets seem to be disappearing, and I just had to et the 110ED. I have a short 6" ISTAR coming...
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Robert
collirob...
May 16, 2012 12:56 am
And it is a nice drive down there too. I have family in Oceanside and visit OPT whenever I am there. They are a frindly, knowlegeable, and helpful dealership. ...
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gordonlanders
May 16, 2012 1:34 am
Welcome to the Group "watcherjoe", You've not made a mistake with the 110ED. Please give us a 'first light' report, and continue to post here as you get to...
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Craig Temple
templec2002
May 16, 2012 1:38 am
Here is an image of the M100 area using our SVR105 & QSI583wsg. It took us nearly a month to gather the data due to clouds and rain. Below the image is a...
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Bruce Agee
dixonagee
May 16, 2012 2:20 am
Craig - A fantastic image from another talented SV owner. I see you use a variety of telescopes, including other SV telescopes in your work ... and you use...
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Quentin Gunther
qgunther
May 16, 2012 2:37 am
C&T, Your work is always a pleasure to see. I would love to get an idea of you normal processing procedures and what software you are using. Great shot! ...
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Peter Markwort
pmarkwort
May 16, 2012 4:13 am
Fantastic picture Craig, I love it. As usual, your work in Astrophotography is impeccable. I am looking forward to more of your and your Wife's work. Thank you...
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Robert
collirob...
May 16, 2012 6:03 am
Great work you two. You both always do what is necessary to produce the very best images. No shortcuts, no compromises. The annotation on your M100 is very...
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vic@...
stellarvue1
May 16, 2012 1:11 pm
Very nice I am coming to the conclusion you need a 160. ;-) Vic...
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vic@...
stellarvue1
May 16, 2012 1:15 pm
Keep us posted on the Ioptron. This is a good place for people to learn the differences between mounts and how well each performs. Obviously imagers want to...
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vic@...
stellarvue1
May 16, 2012 1:28 pm
I had a very pleasant night last night star testing about fifteen 80 apos. I also had the opportunity to compare the SV50 to the SV80 and finished the evening...
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William Zuk
wrz7091
May 16, 2012 2:01 pm
Great report Vic! You made a lot of (future) 80 owners happy! Though mine is delayed a bit due to waiting for the FT to come in, I know it's close now and...
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flyingpinkpig
May 16, 2012 2:18 pm
Wonderful report Vic! Good to see that you observe for your own pleasure also. I'm sure the fifteen owners of the 80 apos are really looking forward to their...
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flyingpinkpig
May 16, 2012 2:19 pm
William, You will love your new scope with the FT! That will be a very worthwhile wait! Mary...
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flyingpinkpig
May 16, 2012 2:26 pm
Hi gang, Yesterday my husband picked up my Mother's Day present, a Lunt Solar Wedge!!!! This thing is AWESOME!!! I only got to use it for about 5 minutes...
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Jan
wissixwe
May 16, 2012 2:28 pm
I am soooooo jealous right now!!!! What a great Mother's Day gift! I am wanting one for my SV80ED. Dumbunny Jan ... From: flyingpinkpig...
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watcherjoe
May 16, 2012 2:29 pm
I'm sure it's going to be one of my most used scopes! I have an older 80mm AT ED doublet that visually is nearly a match for my TMB 80SS triplet. I really love...
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William Zuk
wrz7091
May 16, 2012 2:31 pm
Hi Mary, I know it will be well worth the wait. Can't blame me for being just a wee bit envious that 15 will be going out a little sooner :) even with that...
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siriusguy50
May 16, 2012 2:54 pm
It sounds like Vic has opted for legs very similar in design to that of the Tiltall, a time-tested design originally from a small New Jersey company, now owned...
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flyingpinkpig
May 16, 2012 3:34 pm
Jan, Definately put it on your list of "things to get". It really is nice! I told the hubby I wanted one for Mother's Day and he was pretty happy to comply...
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flyingpinkpig
May 16, 2012 3:37 pm
I know what you mean as that is why I really like the ED doublets also. Great scopes for a reasonable price and lighter weight. Mary...
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flyingpinkpig
May 16, 2012 3:39 pm
I TOTALLY understand! Patience is not my virtue either. You will really enjoy your scope and FT. Once you turn it to the night sky, you will have forgotten...
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scott_nc
May 16, 2012 5:01 pm
Awesome, Mary! Just in time for the Venus transit. Will the annular solar eclipse be visible from your location? CS, Scott, in NC...
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Craig Temple
templec2002
May 16, 2012 5:32 pm
Thank you Bruce. Yes, a bunch of scopes...we're addicts of sorts :-). Love our SV's - just can't beat 'em. Do you use SmugMug too? We are big fans of it and...
