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)?...
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Søren Madsen
spmadsen2002
May 1, 2007 9:54 am
... 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...
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scopestar
May 1, 2007 10:10 am
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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mishmishak7_7
May 1, 2007 11:15 am
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Philip Good
PhilipGood
May 1, 2007 12:24 pm
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...
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lpla911
May 1, 2007 12:37 pm
... 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...
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Søren Madsen
spmadsen2002
May 1, 2007 12:44 pm
... 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...
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mtberjem
May 1, 2007 12:57 pm
Thanks David. John ... #07369 that ... is the ... are...
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lpla911
May 1, 2007 1:04 pm
... and ... going to ... best ... that ... bit ... NHG ... 80FD. ... if ... opticaly. But the Stellarvue has a retracting due shield, the Orion does not. The...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2007 1:09 pm
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...
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Philip Good
PhilipGood
May 1, 2007 1:13 pm
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...
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Philip Good
PhilipGood
May 1, 2007 1:17 pm
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....
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2007 1:19 pm
... 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...
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lpla911
May 1, 2007 1:45 pm
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...
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Eric
pseacraft
May 1, 2007 2:42 pm
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...
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Jim Ferreira
oldfrankland
May 1, 2007 3:01 pm
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...
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aruangra
May 1, 2007 3:25 pm
Hello The M7 mount looks very solid. I wonder if the mount accepts internal encoders for DSC. Thanks, Anat...
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TA
globbustertom
May 1, 2007 3:56 pm
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...
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oak_conkers
May 1, 2007 4:59 pm
... 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,...
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Neil (nheil as was)
nsim_99
May 1, 2007 5:22 pm
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...
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Mary
flyingpinkpig
May 1, 2007 5:28 pm
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....
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2007 5:29 pm
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...
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k75jim@...
k75jim
May 1, 2007 5:35 pm
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 ...
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k75jim@...
k75jim
May 1, 2007 6:10 pm
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...
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gfphoto2003
May 1, 2007 6:22 pm
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...
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lpla911
May 1, 2007 7:01 pm
... undecided ... ballpark. ... achro ... then ... SV80BV ... every ... most ... to a high-end TV scope costing double or even triple the price. And as another...
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lpla911
May 1, 2007 7:12 pm
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"...
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Mary
flyingpinkpig
May 1, 2007 7:21 pm
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...
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Mary
flyingpinkpig
May 1, 2007 7:35 pm
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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jsuth97007
May 1, 2007 7:40 pm
... I have never looked through a NHNG so can't comment on the performance of that scope, but I agree with your definition Lee. Mike...
