Bill, Thanks for the input. Several things I hadn't considered. Most interestingly to me: the crayford focuser and the field flattener. Right now, I don't have...
Scott in NC, over the short few months that I've been here on the group, I find your input to the group quite refreshing. Always informative and certainly...
<< I saw all that you described. >> Fantastic Bruce. I wouldn't have believed a person could see what we did. Just goes to show that we all need to get...
I am already making plans to meet up with my sister for this event! I am in San Diego, she is in Maryland. Most likely, I will fly. The last 2 days, I drove...
Tom, I had my scope set up with my camera on it. I was the most popular person in the location I was at! St. George, Utah. Parking lot of Cracker Barrel,...
Tom, you're fine--no worries! I realized that your comment was in jest, but to tell the truth, I probably do spend WAY too much time between this group, CN,...
Gail, It sounds like you had a fine time as well. I hope your images turned out as nice. Cracker Barrel is also a favorite "stop" when I'm on the road. If you...
I know! Every one is posting their photos! So I have to join in the fun. Quick story about my adventure. I went from San Diego to St. George, Utah, stopping...
This is a great post! Looks like you made some new friends! And Kudos to you for sharing your love of astronomy and your gear! That is the best way to turn...
I really have to say that since I have received my wedge and have been viewing the sunspots and yesterday's eclipse, I have really, really enjoyed solar...
Mary, I agree that it's a lot of fun. I took a "vacation"; day off work today, and got in some fun white-light solar observing with my Nighthawk and Baader...
Gail - great photo and great story! CS, Dave   ... From: "Cuteasabug0narug" <cuteasabug0narug@...> To: "Stellarvue" <Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com> ...
Love your photo and great story Gail. I love doing outreach at our club's public star parties, and the children that show up are always my favorites! David E...
Solar observing is great, I got hooked a few years ago. Using a zoom eyepiece is a good idea so you can "fine tune" the power to match the seeing conditions. ...
Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me, David. The only EP I took outside with me for this afternoon's solar viewing session was my Baader 8-24 zoom, and it was...
With the talk of zooms, I look forward to seeing how my Pentax zoom plays with my 2x Powermate. All the reviews said it was a fine zoom and to be honest, the...
HI WILLIAM & DAVID, I agree with David E. In my SV102ED my most used eyepieces are the Nagler 13mm,9mm, & 5mm Type 6. All bought used on AM by the way. Clear...
Many thanks to all for the wonderful images and reports of the eclipse. It's great fun viewing and reading them all! The local club co-sponsored an outreach...
Though I planned on seeing the eclipse, until Friday, I didn't have any plans. After reading the comments and links provided by folks on this site, Becky, my...
Scott, If you want to get your feet wet, take a look through a Coronado PST. $700 package and I think is one of the biggest bargains in astronomy. Jim...
Thanks, Jim. I've thought about a PST or Lunt 35mm, but the only problem is that I've been somewhat spoiled by the quality of my SV refractors. I'm afraid...
I currently have a TMB Paragon 30mm that I use for wide field viewing. It is lightweight and works well. Ron SW Florida SVR80ED Sent from my iPad ... [Non-text...
