I guess replacing the Synta Glue and the plastic knobs is the best way to go as a quick fix. I used the NH7 with my 4mm Planetary EP and the views of the moon,...
Well, Saturn was my very first target for 2008. Didn't look like much though, the air is very unsteady and my 102ABV has not cooled down yet. If anyone else is...
Right now, just below the broken sword, is a crater just inside the terminator. Only its rim is illuminated... a Ring Of Fire! I checked the map. You're not...
I'm still up! I don't drink so I'm not hung over.... I tried to see comet Tuttle earlier but no luck due to the neighbors on the west side with their big BBQ...
... Thank you for the reply, Vic. So, if I understand this correctly, you'll have to perform more tests since you are getting more "non-Russian" lenses for the...
Happy New Year David! Am awake and not hungover here in SC. I observed the moon from 0630 to 0715 in skies so unsteady that I began to wonder if I really had...
Hi Benton, Conditions were not all that great. There were high cirrus clouds in all but the NE quadrant of the sky, and as the evening progressed and it...
... single ... close. ... the ... If you want big knobs for your R&P focuser check out Scope Stuff. Scope Stuff sells extra large knobs for Synta R&P focusers...
I noticed somebody else disliked the standard Vixen ,Synta style glossy plastic knobs on the R&P focuser that comes with a couple of the special deal achros. ...
Thanks Mike, and Dave for the focus knob suggestions. David E ... From: "Michael Traub" <mvtraub@...> To: <Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday,...
Hey David E. Glad you got to do some viewing this first day of 2008. My goal was Saturn but the wx gods conspired against me. I woke up to snow with winds...
David B, I had good viewing on the last night of the year. With all of my small refractors, I have just one more good reason not to pack up my Nighthawk II. ...
Wow! That's cold. I'll take my 28º and be happy. :-) David E ... From: "david james" <abidingoak@...> To: <Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday,...
I also wanted to wish everyone in the Stellarvue family a very Happy New Year. I hope all of you have a wonderful, safe, and rewarding 2008. :-) I also hope...
My opinion matches Darren's on this. If they were the same glass type the longer focal length would show less CA but when ED glass is tossed in the mix, higher...
Thanks Scott and David and Happy New Year to the Stellarvue Family. This has been a great group to be a part of and I've met some fantastic people online and...
David E Never got to the 80mm scopes last light the air was very damp and I got chased in early by frost. I thought I lost the lens cap for my SV50 but it was...
Just thought I would let you know I am offering 3 bottles of well stored 2000 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux for a 27 Pan. If there are any wine drinkers...
You should have offered that BEFORE New Year's Day! ... David E ... From: "Don" <dacama@...> To: <Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 01,...
I bought a NightHawk BVA package early last year and have been very happy with the scope. For various reasons I did not use my Binoviewer (BV3) until just...
Well said Phil and Scott. Happy New Year to all, and thanks to all who contribute to this group and make it the special place that it is. Bill ... Family. ......
Hi All, Back from a weekend of camping and fellowship con mi amigos and the wonders of the universe and creation. Superb winter weather...lows in the upper...
Thanks Michelle. It was a great trip...the kind that leaves you with a mellowing retrospect of appreciation for days after. It was my pleasure to share. Best...
Hi Bob, Thanks for the great report. I like star clusters myself and love to spend time on them. We have our share of CCC built parks in the South Central...
I was about to go out and put the 102T on Mars. I was looking forward to it as a combination of business travel, bad weather and the holidays have kept my...
