TO all: I got out about 5:00 and set up the 80 mm under a crystal clear sky. I saw gorgeous views of Venus, Saturn, Mars, and the moon. It was especially nice...
Hi Gang, AccuWeather has added yet another new and free service that should appeal to all. Under the lifestyle dropdown they now feature astronomy weather for...
Morn'n Derek, One of the neatest things about or SV 8mm telescopes is the convenience of grab and go even if it is for a few minutes. BTW, what mount/tripod...
And now you don't. I got back from a day trip and at 5 pm set up the Tarheel for an anxious look at AR971 and guess what? It's Gone! Oh well. I guess we'll...
David E, Yes, those micro spots just showd up and then disintegrated. We were treated to the cloud treatment yesterday. I was hoping for 0971 to take off and...
... Wow! I didn't know Vic made em that small! I'll bet the tiny exit pupil gives you a REALLY sharp image though :0) David E Does it have FPL-51 glass in it?...
... Hmmmm, I guess Marcus must have gotten hold of a defective SV80ED. It very rare, but could happen. Maybe you could tell him he needs to send it back to...
Hi Derek, This month will be great for early morning viewing. I had my NHII out with the Meade 28mm 2" SWA eyepiece. This is a nice eyepiece and gives a really...
Another proud owner of two "Limited Editions:...the SV85S and the SV102ABV. And, October 25th, the announcement date for the newest SV line-up additions, just...
... Ah yes. Being an SV advocate and a compulsive person to boot it has always annoyed me how Vic changes products - and changes names for products that don't...
"We're walking in the air We're floating in the moonlit sky The people far below Are sleeping as we fly." -"Walking In The Air" from "Celtic Woman" Hi...
David, You must be running the ABV in mono with an OCS. Do you prefer running in mono with the OCS for bino now? BTW, the 16EF's really are pretty darn good,...
LOL! Bob. I also tried my pair of Orion Epic 14mm's. I have always liked this pair for binoviewing, but better contrast and lack of glaring in the EF16's ...
morn'n David, Yeah, that's one of then great pleasures of having a small scope like this. Anytime I want to take quick views of the sky it's always available....
What is an EF16 ep? Dean S ... first ... with a ... waning ... nice ... Cluster, ... light ... field ... outfitted ... 99x I had ... relief ... touch the ... ...
Ooops, sorry. EF16mm eyepiece (EF= extra flat field) sold by SmartAstronomy.com. They also have the 27mm and 19mm. These really have a nice image but they only...
Not likely, David. It is possible, but so unlikely - I'd win even $50 at a lottery and have a better chance. Darren [Non-text portions of this message have...
Thanks Jim. Some things I have control over and some I do not. As you pointed out, when you got your 85 it was several hundred dollars below the competitive...
This past Friday night I finally got out for the first time in a long time to do some quality observing. This was actually my "first light" (or should I call...
Good to know David, Thanks! By the way, for those interested, the Hyperion zoom makes a great addition to a SV scope... Awesome contrast. Darren [Non-text...
Preston; Based on experience and other posts it does not work with most larger digital cameras as the body depth it can handle is limited. I have also seen...
Preston; Looks like you are going to get your aluminum Sparrowhawk clamshell BEFORE the nether region freezes solid ;-) Considering the time of year though...
Just a head's up folks: The moon will pass about 3.5° above Mars tomorrow afternoon for most N. American observers. Good time to try and bag with binos! Good...
Hi Scott, Thanks for the nice report and congratulations on your new home! I was out last night observing under good conditions for the first time in a month...
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