A new supernova detected in galaxy M51 is Ursa Major. (It would have to happen in the middle of summer!) It's dim, of course, but not so dim you might be able...
…it's here and it is simply gorgeous!!! My turn came up on the SV115 waiting list - I wasn't picky about color since I was trying to get it here in time for...
I have this setup now, A DCM2 and DUP. Its very heavy compared to the simple bracket and Manfrotto mini ball head i was using prior. Problem was the ball head...
Yup, she's a beauty. Glad to hear you got it just in time for your trip- yet another example of Vic's level of dedication and service. If you think it looks...
Great looking scope. Plus it puts me one person closer to getting my Midnight Blue 115. Nice to have a unique scope with the black dew shield. Have fun on your...
Art, Congratulations on your new SV115 and welcome to the Stellarvue family. We're only slightly dysfunctional so not to worry... ;-) Can't wait to read...
If you're interested in trying to observe the Comet Tempel 1 / Deep Impact event Sunday night, here's a great link- http://www.GriffithObs.org/comettempel.html...
Beautiful scope Art, glad you got it in time for your trip, my SV115 isn't ready yet so it will miss my trip but the 85S will keep me busy skies willing. Have...
Apogee EQ-4 GEM Mount My Stellarvue rides on a Unistar Light or a Celestron ASGT German Equatorial Mount. However, like many other Stellarvue folks I had some...
... Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I had a quick twilight peek at Jupiter tonight through the haze for about 20 minutes before the clouds moved in - not...
Art: Glad you got it before your trip and thank you for your patience. It was hard to part with but I guess I get mine after everyone else gets theirs. We will...
Steve: Glad you like it. These 80mm telescopes are awesome with our custom machined tubes and fittings that allow for complete adjustment and accurate...
Dean: Thank you for this. I think we will all be looking. Ice to have it on a holiday weekend! If any Northern California observers want to join me at the dark...
... Good luck to everyone trying to spot this! I believe it's going to be below the horizon for me by the time of impact, but I'll be taking a look the next...
Dean, Thanks for the link. I live in nothern ND and I was out Thursday night to check out my chances of seeing this event from here. Spica is just above...
To the group: Vic certainly has done it again; a beautiful black and shiney M1 mount arrived today on my doorstep. It is a work of art! I can now mount my ...
Hi All, I just received my new 2" dielectric diagonal and I had a chance to use it Thursday night when the rain clouds left. I also have an earlier Stellarvue...
Hi All, Here's another user friendly link. http://www.oreillynet.com/cs/user/print/a/5971 I've attempted to locate the object the past two nights from my light...
Thanks for the update Vic. Robert Morlan La Porte, IN So our goal is now to have these all finished by the end of this month. This will depend on getting them...
I recently switched from a WO 2" diagonal to the Stellarvue - and I concur... a remarkable hunk of glass! Warp _____ From: Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com...
Dean- Thanks for the link. Best finder charts I'v seen. Len- If I had a SV105 I'd use it. Tempel 1 is listed at mag 10.3 right now. I was not able to identify...
Thanks! two years of work and ribbing from Taylor and the colonel paid off! ;-0) Vic Maris ... [mailto:Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com] On ... use it ... Stellarvue...
In a message dated 7/2/2005 08:10:31 Pacific Daylight Time, llneub@... writes: If it is clear I will be giving it a try, but not sure what instrument...
Greetings Gang, Jim, Ron, Sean and locals We'll be giving Temple 1 a whirl out here on the west coast from 9100ft. An 11" and 12" Schmidt should see something....
