Hi again, so no-one here is using the NHNG for astro photography? Do you know how the NHNG compares with the William Optics Zenithstar 80 II ED APO (FPL-51)?...
... telescope But the SV site clearly labels it as an APO: "A fully multicoated ED Apo objective with excellent contrast and color correction". From that...
Hi Søren, I've just bought the SV80S and its optical performance is simply stunning. I haven't done any AP yet but I can't find any chromatic aberration at...
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Søren, You need to be realistic here. ;) Those two scopes are over $2000 and the Takahashi uses an expensive fluorite element. You're not going to get a $2000...
... and ... to ... best ... NHG ... Many ... ED ... color ... expensive ... saw the post that said that the NGNH is not billed as an APO. It is billed as an...
... Hi Phil, thank you for the answer, it is very informative. Ive seen some people stating that the Orion 80ED (cheaper than the NHNG) shows about the same CA...
... and ... going to ... best ... that ... bit ... NHG ... 80FD. ... if ... opticaly. But the Stellarvue has a retracting due shield, the Orion does not. The...
Terrence, a tough call really. But I would tend to lean toward the 31mm as it would give you noticeably more field of view in your SCT. If it's field of view...
Lee - you make some good points. The APO term can be confusing because it is being applied to scopes of different designs including Ed doublets, triplets and a...
Hi Terrence, I've never owned either of those big boys but have owned a Nagler 22mm. If you're going for FOV then sure the 31mm will give you a little more....
... Good points here. For visual use only, you can "get by" with say, a cheap focuser. But anyone that does serious ap will tell you that fit and finish is...
I recieved a reply from the seller with regard to the SV80L I bought. He remembers the TMB connection with Stellarvue at the time and so he thought the scope...
You could just take the dust cover off when it arrives and see what is inscribed on the objective housing. If I remember right, didn't the TMB versions of SV...
David and Soren, I whole heartedly agree that the hardware is just as important as the optics for AP. I've been using the Orion 80ED for astrophotography for...
Steve and David J, I hope to see you there some year! Rob L, have FUN at RTMC! Jim M, glad you could make it. It was my second year so I had a better grip on...
... and ... to ... best ... that ... NHG ... a Porche, its the old story you get what you pay for, I recently bought a Nighthawk , super scope for the money,...
Thanks again, Tom. It was a terrific night. I'll be back next year, and it sounds like Vic will be up for it too. Interesting - a 5" at f/8? I think I could go...
I have been watching this thread for quite a while and was undecided whether to jump in, but I guess I will. It is not fair to compare SV to TV or Takahashi....
Hi everyone. Tom Trusock has posted many photos from NEAF. The Stellarvue booth got more than one photo posted in his first article. Nice lookin' scopes there...
In a message dated 4/30/2007 18:49:18 Pacific Daylight Time, lpla911@... writes: "... I am looking forward to my first triplet. Not sure if I will be ...
Mary, et al, Maybe Vic will have one set up for viewing at RTMC. If so, I'm sure there will be several reports posted. Clear, dark skies, Jim S. Redlands, CA...
Thanks Jim! I have enjoyed it. I definitely found that, as you said, "careful selection of your observing site, good EP's and some patience" make a big...
... undecided ... ballpark. ... achro ... then ... SV80BV ... every ... most ... to a high-end TV scope costing double or even triple the price. And as another...
I would like to know if those who have NGNH scopes believe the scope performs to the definition of the term "apo", as they undertand and expect the word "apo"...
I did see it at the SV booth on the Cloudynights.com site. I guess it was out on the table for everyone to see, so yes, hopefully next time folks will be able...
Not to worry, I know you're not picking on or at me. I also don't want you to think anyone is picking on or at you, you have asked an honest question. I am...
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