At about 10th. mag.(pre impact) and low in the SW, I'll be using my 10" Dob for this one. Steve Tucson, Az. ... From: <k75jim@...> To:...
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Stephen Young
onyxview4u
Jul 2, 2005 11:33 pm
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....
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k75jim@...
k75jim
Jul 2, 2005 9:32 pm
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...
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stellarvue1
Jul 2, 2005 7:10 pm
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...
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stellarvue1
Jul 2, 2005 7:09 pm
Thanks Stuart. We will have these back on the shelf in one week and OPT will also be stocking them. Vic Maris ... mount ... backyard...
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ben stevens
benstenw
Jul 2, 2005 5:59 pm
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...
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Warp
warpedcorp
Jul 2, 2005 5:51 pm
I recently switched from a WO 2" diagonal to the Stellarvue - and I concur... a remarkable hunk of glass! Warp _____ From: Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com...
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Robert Morlan
badsnoopy1
Jul 2, 2005 5:02 pm
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...
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star_hopper2002
Jul 2, 2005 5:01 pm
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...
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Len Neub
llneub
Jul 2, 2005 3:40 pm
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...
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Stuart
unleaded55
Jul 2, 2005 3:32 pm
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 ...
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Len Neub
llneub
Jul 2, 2005 3:09 pm
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...
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Sven
songdog
Jul 2, 2005 2:39 pm
... 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...
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stellarvue1
Jul 2, 2005 2:07 pm
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...
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stellarvue1
Jul 2, 2005 1:51 pm
Steve: Glad you like it. These 80mm telescopes are awesome with our custom machined tubes and fittings that allow for complete adjustment and accurate...
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stellarvue1
Jul 2, 2005 1:44 pm
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...
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Robert Morlan
badsnoopy1
Jul 2, 2005 4:38 am
I'm excited to hear what you have to say after that. Robert La Porte, IN ... dry...
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fritzson_art
Jul 2, 2005 3:04 am
... 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...
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ken_sturrock
Jul 1, 2005 7:55 pm
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...
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Steve H
stargazrsteve
Jul 1, 2005 5:54 pm
Art, Cool, welcome to the growing list of 115 owners. Steve Tucson, Az. 80L, 115 ... From: "fritzson_art" <fritzson_art@...> To:...
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caguynn@...
chrisg3425
Jul 1, 2005 5:29 pm
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...
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ranger52oc
Jul 1, 2005 5:18 pm
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...
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k75jim@...
k75jim
Jul 1, 2005 5:06 pm
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...
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Robert Morlan
badsnoopy1
Jul 1, 2005 4:51 pm
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...
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George
gnggreenfield
Jul 1, 2005 4:31 pm
Art, The scope is a beaut indeed! Welcome to the SV115 club:>) We'd love to hear about your first "date." George Orgeon ... he'd ... you...
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Troy L.
ski_dad_l
Jul 1, 2005 3:59 pm
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...
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pseacraft
Jul 1, 2005 3:18 pm
Art, Wow! That is pretty cool I like the anodized Stellarblue trim on your black SV115. I think Vic started a dangerous trend with that! Eric...
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John Krawczyk
mdblueshark
Jul 1, 2005 3:03 pm
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...
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fritzson_art
Jul 1, 2005 2:23 pm
…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...
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p david elosser
asterhunter
Jul 1, 2005 11:17 am
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...