Hi again! I forgot to flip the mental page before closing the last msg! I also forgot to mention about the Martian image - no colored halo about it at all....
Darren: May I ask where you bought your radian. You mentioned that if you didn't like it, you could talk it back. As we live in the same city, I am just...
I recently acquired a Siebert 4.9mm for my high power eyepiece with the SV90F11. Got it used for $58 shipped so thought it was worth a try. Not a single night...
Hi gang! I have had some great luck with logs in soem of my radio groups. I decided to setup a viewing log for our members. Feel free to share your findings! ...
Hi All! Well, I was getting sleepy parousing the threads on OTA this, OTA that, so, I thought I'd post a mini-review here on my initial impressions of the 6mm...
I apologise in advance for the off topic posting. Does anyone know of the email address or website address of Bob Buchheim ?. He emailed me information on his...
HI, I thought I'd ask the group a couple of questions instead of bothering Vic since he is so busy. Mount questions: I'm trying to decide between the SV Deluxe...
Hi everyone, I've decided to order 3 Siebert EPs for my SV 80f9D: 7mm, 15mm and 35mm. I'm not sure if I'll keep the 35mm - but Harry Siebert was talking up its...
Hello all. My name is Randy Roy and I'm new to this group--my first post. I recently orderded an AT1010 from Vic and a Celestron CG-5 from a different supplier...
Hi everyone, Just a general observation here that I thought I might share. Everyone talks quite a bit about Radians, Naglers, and Taks for their 80mm f(6). ...
Vic: I'm ready to order the 102APO, but I need help with choosing a mount. 1. What is the difference between your Stellarvue Deluxe Equatorial Mount with motor...
The new Stellarvue 102's can now be ordered at: http://www.stellarvue.com/cat4.htm. This does not mean they are available on the shelf, there will still be a...
Here is a message we will be sending out in the next day or two to everyone on the wait list: Thank you for your interest in obtaining a new Stellarvue 102mm ...
... Hands On Optics also sells the CG-5 and it's accessories: http://www.handsonoptics.com/ Serviceable single and dual axis drives with controller, and a...
When my 80mm f/6 1.25" is ready to ship (hopefully very shortly), I was planning on getting the Stellarvue Deluxe 32mm plossl with it. But after all these...
Hey Vic, I'd like to see a picture of your new cg-5 with the wood tripod. Verbal descriptions are fine but a picture IS worth a thousand words. Thanks. Tom....
Wow what a terrible night ! For some reason I went out with my 6" reflector tonight. Im not big on the moon, but thought I would use the night to look at...
I have recently received some comments from people regarding the advice I am given on this site. One of the comments came from a gentleman who I know is a...
Hey gang. Thanks for the input. These were the kinds of things I pondered when I came up with the design. I can see now that there is interest. I need to...
Greetings, Since I'm not much of a planetary observer and I want a mount I can air travel with, I'm considering a TV Gibralter for whichever 102 I end up with....
Stuart's (and other's) mention of limited success viewing Mars reminded me to post this. On Friday June 8, I got the best view of Mars this season with my ...
Hello all, I thought I'd share my experiences on Saturday at the San Francisco Amateur Astronomer (SFAA) Star Party on Mount Tamalpais. The star party is held...
i am on a tight budget. i can afford one colored filter. i want to get the one that will show me the most on MARS. Is it an easy question with an easy answer...
Came across this when looking over the astronomy ratings site. Getting close with that 102 EDT, but reckon you could deliver something like this in a couple...
Hi, I just joined the group, and have a question. I ordered a 80mm f6 in March and can hardly wait for it. I'm basically a 41 year old beginner so be patient...
