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Trever
Post Laureate

Reged: 08/18/03

Loc: North Alabama

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: astroneil]
#3682895 - 03/15/10 04:47 PM Attachment (143 downloads)

Here is my brand new Stellarvue SV110ED. I love this scope but so far it hasnt seen any light thanks to rain. I have it on the CG5 now but more than likely it will rest on a Stellarvue M2 mount most of the time. I plan on using it along with a Lunt Herschel wedge as a white light solar scope along with general use at night.

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drksky
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 09/01/09

Loc: Bloomington, IL

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: Trever]
#3682929 - 03/15/10 05:01 PM

Here's my as yet to be used AT106LE. It's been cloudy or too cold since I got it about a month ago.

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skybsd
Post Laureate

Reged: 02/01/08

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: Trever]
#3682936 - 03/15/10 05:03 PM

Hi Trever,
I've got the same scope, and am (also) waiting for the M2 mount to arrive, as its rightful home

How's your wait for the M2 going? I'm up to two build delays so far

Regards,

skybsd

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cycledogg
super member

Reged: 01/05/09

Loc: Lewisburg, TN.

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: skybsd]
#3683218 - 03/15/10 07:06 PM Attachment (109 downloads)

Hi fellow CN members,
Here is my DIY Meade DS2090AT-DC 90mm. The post my get lost in all the other fine refractors here, but for the past month I have been working on this scope just to post it here on CN.
It may not be the best 90mm on the market, but it's my first scope project. I bought it to fill two job positions. 1. A Grab-N-Go unit. So far, it has done a good job. 2. To assist my Zhumell 8" DOB. I am utilizing the 497 Autostar to help locate as I view with the DOB. I have mounted a GLP to the 90 refractor to assist with this task.
Some of the other modifications I did was:
Completely flock the OTA
Crawford Machine single-speed Caryford focuser
Orion 2" focus extender
Parks 1.25 prism diagonal
Orion 6x30 finder
12volt power supply
custom felt lined tray

Cheers,
Rick in Tennessee

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Locoman
professor emeritus

Reged: 03/09/09

Loc: Abilene, Kansas

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: LLEEGE]
#3683232 - 03/15/10 07:19 PM Attachment (92 downloads)

Skywatcher GreatStart 90AR-AZ3 Brand New. Looks Good!

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ngc2289
Post Laureate

Reged: 04/13/05

Loc: Some Where Around The Maypole.

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: Locoman]
#3683728 - 03/15/10 11:10 PM

That is a nice looking scope!!!

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TONGKW
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 01/16/07

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: ngc2289]
#3684041 - 03/16/10 05:08 AM Attachment (96 downloads)

Herewith is my ultra small portable set up consists of a Mini Borg 50 refractor OTA (50 mm f/5 achromat), an Orion guide mount and a "Sirui" aluminum tripod. The total weight is only 5 lb.

K W TONG
C8+CG5 GT, TSA102+HEQ5 PRO, MK67+Voyager, NexStar 6SE, C5+Mizar K, WO ZS80FD+Kenko NES, Megrez 72FD+Kenko KDS, Mini Borg 50, PST

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TONGKW
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 01/16/07

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: TONGKW]
#3684043 - 03/16/10 05:09 AM Attachment (88 downloads)

With the “Sirui” tripod so short at only 13.5 inches long when folded, I can put the whole set up into my overcoat pocket.

K W TONG
C8+CG5 GT, TSA102+HEQ5 PRO, MK67+Voyager, NexStar 6SE, C5+Mizar K, WO ZS80FD+Kenko NES, Megrez 72FD+Kenko KDS, Mini Borg 50, PST

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Trever
Post Laureate

Reged: 08/18/03

Loc: North Alabama

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: TONGKW]
#3684561 - 03/16/10 11:57 AM

I ordered my M2 mount last week so my wait has only begun. Shelly at Stellarvue said they were coming soon after recent anodizing so she said it would be this week. We will see but I am in no hurry. The clouds have the final say and unfortunately they are in control..

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Scott Beith
SRF

Reged: 11/26/03

Loc: Frederick, MD

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: Trever]
#3684775 - 03/16/10 01:20 PM

Great looking scopes everyone!

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skybsd
Post Laureate

Reged: 02/01/08

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: Trever]
#3684863 - 03/16/10 01:55 PM

Hi Trever,
Good to hear from you..,

Quote:

I ordered my M2 mount last week so my wait has only begun. Shelly at Stellarvue said they were coming soon after recent anodizing so she said it would be this week. We will see but I am in no hurry. The clouds have the final say and unfortunately they are in control..

Well.., here's hoping that the status update they provided to you is better than the one I got (30 - 45 days

) two weeks ago

I've got the SV110ED-A - you got time or chance to check out the BV option on yours?

Regards,

skybsd

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tobar
member

Reged: 12/12/09

Loc: STL, MO 63138

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: ibase]
#3685529 - 03/16/10 07:34 PM

Newly aquired Christen 6" F8 AP with 706 mount. It hasn't had first light yet. [image]http://

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gregplv
member

Reged: 01/25/09

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: tobar]
#3685723 - 03/16/10 09:23 PM Attachment (112 downloads)

As of Sunday I could have only posted a picture of my refractor.
Now I can post refractor (s)!!!!!!

Monday I picked up the 80 ED NHNG in the foreground. In behind is my 110ED.

Anyone care to venture a guess as to my favorite refractor manufacturer? Besides being great people they make great scopes and they are within 110 miles from me.

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Trever
Post Laureate

Reged: 08/18/03

Loc: North Alabama

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: gregplv]
#3686119 - 03/17/10 01:37 AM

Sweet scopes Greg! Yeah, Stellarvue scopes are great and Vic and Shelly are one of a kind!

Hey Skybsd, yeah I have nothing to do but wait. But I have the Cg5 for now and I even see one star, the scopes going out!...lol

I havent checked out the bino option yet. I dont have a binoviewer at the moment. I am saving up for the Lunt herschel wedge now but I would like to see how it works out.

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Scott Beith
SRF

Reged: 11/26/03

Loc: Frederick, MD

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: Trever]
#3686267 - 03/17/10 06:26 AM

Nice family shot of the SV's

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BKBrown
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 08/23/09

Loc: Northern Virginia, USA

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: LLEEGE]
#3686698 - 03/17/10 11:22 AM Attachment (99 downloads)

Here is my Skywatcher 100ED Pro, the first scope I bought after getting back into the hobby. The $1100 dollars I paid for the scope/mount combo during the summer of 2009 sale was a steal and I am very happy with this combo. Since last year I have added a MoonLite CF 2" dual speed focuser and an SV50M2 RACI...great options but not absolutely essential, the stock stuff is pretty good for visual work. My WO66SD is also riding on the 100ED and the whole thing balances with a single 11lb CW. One day I hope to pick up a TEC140 but this scope will provide plenty of fun until then and beyond. Thanks for looking, BrianB

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BKBrown
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 08/23/09

Loc: Northern Virginia, USA

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) new

[Re: BKBrown]
#3686703 - 03/17/10 11:23 AM Attachment (78 downloads)

And here is the operators business end...BB

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Sky Captain
Metal Whisperer

Reged: 11/07/04

Loc: Loc: Loc:

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) [Re: BKBrown]
#3687549 - 03/17/10 06:41 PM

Quote:

Here is my Skywatcher 100ED Pro, the first scope I bought after getting back into the hobby.

That's a great looking package Brian! That'll be great for some planetary viewing...seen Mars with it yet?

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RTLR 12
Post Laureate

Reged: 12/04/08

Loc: Capistrano Beach, Ca

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) [Re: Sky Captain]
#3687654 - 03/17/10 07:28 PM Attachment (87 downloads)

My 2 SV's

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BKBrown
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 08/23/09

Loc: Northern Virginia, USA

Re: Post a Picture of Your Refractor(s)! (part 3) [Re: Sky Captain]
#3687706 - 03/17/10 07:54 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Here is my Skywatcher 100ED Pro, the first scope I bought after getting back into the hobby.

That's a great looking package Brian! That'll be great for some planetary viewing...seen Mars with it yet?

Thanks Kerry. I've only had a couple of opportunities due to the horrid weather we have had this winter here in Virginia. Despite the weather and the less-then-ideal opposition I did get to see a bit, I could make out the polar cap and some light/dark area contrast...but that was the limit. Tonight we actually have 4/5 seeing and transparency so the scopes are out back cooling off. I'll hit Mars early (pretty much a losing battle now) and then wait for Saturn. Take care and Clear Skies, BrianB

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