Congrats on winning the scope!!! I'm so happy it is going to a good home. If it were me, I would get an alt-az mount with digital setting circles (dsc). I...
Hello everyone! I managed to have a brief but exciting session this morning with the SV102d and the new 9mm O.P.S. ep from University Optics I talked about...
Rich, Congrats on the new scope! You're gonna love it. I use my 102EDT on one of two mounts. 90% of the time it's on a DSC-equipped Unistar/Bogen 3068, and...
Rich: My congrats also on getting this rare gem. As far as a mount is concerned, the M4 will work but I highly recommend a wood tripod as this will greatly...
David, I thoroughly enjoyed your post. As you inferred, it's really easy to get lost in time when moon walking. Jim S. Redlands, CA [Non-text portions of...
The forecast for good weather next week is still holding with highs in the mid-60's and lows in the mid-40's. If this holds for the weekend it will be very...
Many events this year but not the High Sierra Adventure. The High Sierra trip takes about 3 - 4 weeks to do since we cater all meals and basically run the...
I just picked up a GM8 for my SV102, and kind of have an eye toward attempting some kind of digital immaging in the near futre. I know little or nothing and...
Hi JD, Boy is that a loaded question! You will get lots of very good advice from this group. I don't know much about digital imaging, but I would like to...
Hi JD A rebel is a good start. The G8 when properly drift polar aligned and pec trained can do about 2 1/2 min unguided. But you probably want to guide sooner...
I picked up my spanking new SV115 from Vic over the weekend! After owning a Nighthawk, it was no surprise to me that the 115 is built like a (highly refined)...
... Gee Vic, With all the new stuff, it's amazing you have time for anything. One question though. Did you say Hawaii is in October? Previously you said it...
Rich, Welcome to the world of EDT owners. I still get a kick out of the "ohs and awhs" I get at star parties when people look through the scope, and then the...
Congratulations on acquiring your fine EDT. It will give you many hours of pleasure. My EDT has been mounted on a LXD-55 mount with GoTo. But, its now on a...
JD, welcome to astrophotography! I'd suggest learning to do real precise polar alignments first. You don't need a camera and it even helps in an auto-guided...
Troy, You were pretty lucky to get a clear night so quickly after picking up the scope. Usually the "new equipment curse" lasts for weeks! The SV115 really is...
Hi Mark, Yup, we need to get serious about a NorCal get together. I'm definitely motivated now! I have a couple of random thoughts, but need to do some more...
Hi Jim, Yes, indeed! I must have done something right to get a clear view with a new scope within a couple of days of delivery. Judging from the Weather...
Troy, If I recall correctly, you said in your original post that you drove over and picked up the 115 from Vic. Perhaps by not having it shipped you were able...
Congratulations, Troy! I certainly hope to read more fine observing reports from you with your new 115! Clear skies! Darren [Non-text portions of this message...
Thanks for a great first light post. We had three completed this last week and we have many more going through production now. I hope to have some more heading...
Hi all- I'd just like to thank everyone for all the comments and help on my mount question. I'll probably try the Unistar Light with the tripod upgrade...
I apologize in advance if this is an inappropriate posting. I am going to sell my SV 80 DL. This is the top of the line model with the TMB designed f 7.5...
Rich, I'm a little late but as I mentioned before, the M4/Stablelock tripod is a pretty stable system and is easy enough to use the scope as a grab and go...
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