Hi all, I've been wanting to get a good quality small refractor as a complement for my 12.5" dob,and based on everything I've read, decided on a Stellarvue. I...
thanks to all who posted thoughts and recommendations regarding eyepieces for my awaited 102D,the mists are beginning to lift imperceptibly.Although thinking...
Hi all, I was reminded about this on another group. Most of you already know about this, but for those of you new to these yahoo lists, here's a way to reduce...
Hi all, As a recent purchaser of the SV AT1010 (I love this scope). I was reading about the SV 2" diagonal and was wondering how much they were and what...
Hey Group: We're much warmer than we have been [only -2C tonite]. But the transparency is still very good - I'd say 9/10. Had a decent observational window, so...
hello everybody,Im a lurker who finally drummed up the courage(and the cash) to order a 102D last week.While I am waiting I would love to find out from you...
Last Sunday morning I spent a couple hours viewing Jupiter using my 80mm/9.4 SV, standard 2" SV diagonal, 3X TV Barlow and various plossls and orthos along...
I have download a word document entitled "Keyboard Shortcuts" in the files section: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Stellarvue/files/Keyboard% 20Shortcuts.doc It...
Rob: We'll have to chat - I hate to see you being teased so much. The forecast seems pretty good over the next little while. We may get yet some great...
We have made great progress on the 102D's and Stablelock Tripod. We will be getting the first of the next generation of both out next week. I expect to send...
Hi Don. Ouch! That hurts! ;-) Besides, are we negotiating for details, now?! That's a new development! ;-))) You know, one of the toughest things to do when...
My sister sent me this today, and I really liked it - enough to share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy it also: Cherokee Wisdom An old Cherokee is teaching...
I've had my AT1010 for about a month and have been able to only get a in a few observing sessions due to rain and persistant clouds. I finally had some clear...
I just couldn't help myself. I love the AT1010 so much that I had to have some more light, some more focal length, and that awesome JMI focuser. Budget just...
Hi All, It's been rainy, windy and overcast here in Oregon for the past couple of weeks but the last two days have been beautiful clear and cold fall days. So...
Hello Group, I have been lurking here for sometime now. I have owned a SV80 short tube for almost two years mounted on a SVD mount. I have always wanted an...
October 31, 2002 11:40 AM - 12:05 PM Gorgeous and clear day, first one since Sunday. The sight of two eruptive prominences greeted my eyes, one on the west...
I pulled out about 6:45 to setup - used my SV78S, with 18mm Ultima and 2x [2.38x] Ultima Barlow. This yields about 63x in the '78S. Jupiter and the moons were...
Almost always one sees written info about the Encke Minima located about midway on Saturn's A-Ring, and the faint Encke division located near the outer edge of...
Hey group: I need some help from those that can offer it. I recently posted some of my A ring observations on another site. A fellow commented that both...
Taurids? What the... WOW! I witessed several bollides tonite. three had over 3s burns, and one exploded! Very cool. One had a trail that remained over 10-15s...
Howdy Whenever I'm toodling arounding the various forums I will occasionally see a post from someone looking for a widefield scope or someone new to the hobby...
Hi all, Well, after waiting (somewhat) patiently for 3 1/2 weeks, my Unistar Light mount arrived Tuesday and I was finally able to take my 102EDT out for first...
I have been enjoying my new AT1010. My highest power eyepiece is 7.5 mm Sirius Plossl. Any recemmendations from anyone on what would be a another good high...
Hey Group: For those early risers, a full eclipse of Io by Europa will occur at 14:19 UT [07:19 MDT/06:19 PST] for those on the western coast of North America....
Hi Darren, I was a little unclear on where this assembly lives. If using on the front of a 2" diagonal thats easy. When steping down from 1.25" I am not sure...
Thanks Darren, Brad, for your help. Does anyone have a link to an image of Saturn's ring system which shows and labels the different component: beyond the...
Don - way to go. "A telescope looking are you for?" "A planet watcher wish you to be?" "Images clear and crisp, and equipment full of value need you?" "Mmm. A...
