John, simply AMAZING! INCREDIBLE!!! What's the imager you used? Brian S....
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Rich Wood
astronut1001
Aug 31, 2006 2:35 pm
I should be receiving my Stellarvue F50BI optical finder back from Yuri and crew tomorrow according to UPS tracking. I had it drop shipped to them from...
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Jon Talbot
jbtalbot2001
Aug 31, 2006 2:59 pm
Hi John, Thanks. I used my SV80s and the camer is a Starlight Xpress SXV-H9 with Astronimik filters..The camera is similar in chip size to the SBIG ST2000. ...
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Jim Carpenter
jmcarpen
Aug 31, 2006 3:08 pm
For those who don't regularly check Astromart, there is an SV85L listed:http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=450188 (Ad #450188)....
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Rich Wood
astronut1001
Aug 31, 2006 4:17 pm
Whoops, posted to the wrong group! ;-( Rich Wood...
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Philip Good
PhilipGood
Aug 31, 2006 4:46 pm
LOL! I was wondering abut that Rich. Definitely preaching to the choir here. That's a very nice write-up and I think you should submit it to CN or amart. Phil...
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k75jim@...
k75jim
Aug 31, 2006 4:52 pm
In a message dated 8/31/2006 08:12:31 Pacific Daylight Time, carp.jm@... writes: "... For those who don't regularly check Astromart, there is an SV85L...
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k75jim@...
k75jim
Aug 31, 2006 4:55 pm
In a message dated 8/31/2006 09:18:27 Pacific Daylight Time, astronut1001@... writes: "... Whoops, posted to the wrong group! ;-( " Rich, That's...
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Michael DiOrio
astrodio
Aug 31, 2006 4:56 pm
Hi, Right after I received my SV80 BV I dropped it. The rear focuser section broke off and I sent it back to SV and they did the best they could and repaired...
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Travis Batton
kochab_1
Aug 31, 2006 5:14 pm
Hello Michael, I experienced a similar problem with my NH2. While observing at the zenith, by draw tube would slowly slide down depending on the weight of my...
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Tom Altman
globbustertom
Aug 31, 2006 5:49 pm
Michael, Travis is correct. There is a tension screw dead center along the back side, you'll need the allen wrench supplied with the scope and then load up...
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echan1127
Aug 31, 2006 6:32 pm
Yesterday I received my eagerly anticipated SV90T. So in the evening time after fulfilling my family obligations, I set up the SV90T along with the WO Megrez...
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Darren Hennig
doktorphoton
Aug 31, 2006 7:03 pm
Evan: Thanks for the VERY informative preliminary review test of the SV90T! That scope sounds like a true winner - heck it IS a SV!! I look forward to reading...
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Larry Shurr
lshurr
Aug 31, 2006 10:22 pm
... Jon, Wonderful image! Thanks for sharing. Larry -- Larry A. Shurr (lshurr@...)...
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Jim Carpenter
jmcarpen
Aug 31, 2006 10:44 pm
Evan, Congratulations on the arrival of your SV90T, and thanks for the well-written, informative report. It was especially interesting to read your very...
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k75jim@...
k75jim
Aug 31, 2006 10:59 pm
In a message dated 8/31/2006 11:37:18 Pacific Daylight Time, echan1127@... writes: "... In my personal opinion, even at $1995 the SV90T is a bargain......
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Michael DiOrio
astrodio
Aug 31, 2006 11:32 pm
Thanks to all with help about my focuser. I'm sure if I had looked in the instructions or even looked at the bottom of the scope I wouldn't have had to take up...
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astrodio
Aug 31, 2006 11:45 pm
I'm a lucky boy, i just talked to Jennifer to order a new F50 w/illuminated reticle in Stardust blue and they had one in stock. That'll look great on the...
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ssatko
Aug 31, 2006 11:47 pm
Last Saturday night I got the chance to put my "new" 102EDT through its paces for the first time, during one of my local astro club's dark-sky site observing...
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Doug Taylor
dtsprings
Aug 31, 2006 11:56 pm
... Hi Jim, I can't wait to hear your thoughts when comparing the sv85s vs the sv90T. cheers Doug Florida...
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mgriswold@...
mgriswold44
Aug 31, 2006 11:59 pm
Hello All: I Still own one of these fine SV85L scopes and I use it for Quick sharp looks at anything from its current M1GG mount. Dennis DiCico at Sky and...
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Rich Wood
astronut1001
Sep 1, 2006 1:16 am
Sounds to me like Vic needs to have Jennifer send S&T an invoice for the scope ;-) Rich Wood ... Quick ... ...
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Jon Talbot
jbtalbot2001
Sep 1, 2006 1:40 am
Thats a excellent image Matt..The blue relection nebula surrounded by Ha emission is mesmerizing... Jon Talbot...
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David Owen
owenpa2001
Sep 1, 2006 3:04 am
Scott: I enjoyed reading your report and hope that you'll post more on your experience with this scope. The EDT is a great visual and ap scope. I had one and...
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Mark
mdearingjaxfl
Sep 1, 2006 3:35 am
Scott, Congrats on your "new" SV102EDT. I received mine about 4 weeks ago and continue to be impressed with the optical figure. A buddy of mine is in hot...
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Jim Carpenter
jmcarpen
Sep 1, 2006 3:46 am
David, Thanks for the link to the 102EDT images. Jim...
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Matt Thomas
matt_e_thomas
Sep 1, 2006 4:38 am
Jon, Great image. The colors are really different and provide a nice touch. Hope the rest of the summer and fall is calm for you and you get some imaging...
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stellarvue1
Sep 1, 2006 5:57 am
Thank you Evan. I feel it is extremely beneficial for people to understand as much as possible when making decisions and your tests will really help. One of...
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David
z32lunacity
Sep 1, 2006 6:14 am
Jim, It's sold already. I have always wanted one of these beauties would have put the SV80S on the back burner to get one. Clear Skies, David Nighthawk...
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stellarvue1
Sep 1, 2006 6:24 am
Tonight I set up anf had the first reaql look through the first completely finished production model of the SV5. This report will be brief. I want to get up...
