Posts Made By: Steve Stonehill

Hi Paul,

"D" None of the above. ;-)

How about the Orion ED or a SV 80mm f9?

Hi Ed,

I had a pair of Denk II, a Lomo, and now Blacknights. The quality of the machining of the Denk was first rate but they were heavy and I had trouble merging with them. I also noticed that the pair I received had a slightly pink color on one side of the unit. The Lomo had a deep yellow side. The Blacknights are clear on both sides. The Denk II when used with the OCS would come to focus in any of my refractors or newts, the BNs came with the 1.8 OCA and are a different story. The 1.8 OCA works in my Newts but I need a Barlow for the refractors. Siebert may have a solution for this but I only use the apos at high power anyway. I never compared them side by side but for planetary viewing I like the BNs the best. The other units introduced unnatural color which I found objectionable. The owners of both companies, in my experience, are dedicated and curteous professionals and I would recommend either. I would say that for the type of observing that I enjoy most, planets, lunar, and doubles, the Blacknights were the best choice for me.

Hope This Helps,

Steve

Very nice!

Clear Skies,

Steve

Hi Anders,

Try this link. If it doesn't work just go to scopereviews.com and search it out. I own the fluorite f9 Vixen as well as the ED 6.5 and I will never willingly part with either one.
http://www.scopereviews.com/page1m.html#1

I believe there is also a comparo type review on Cloudy Nights.

Clear Skies,

Steve

Hi Floyd,

Either way it's about 100% better than what I've got on the Jersey Shore! :-)

Clear and Dark Skies,

Steve

Hi Cal,

Your wildlife shots are top notch! They are more than good enough to be used in field guides, first rate.

Thanks for Sharing,

Steve

Hi James,

That is the "Funtown Pier" amusement park. My family once lived in Pryor OK and I can remember my dad taking me out to see the neat funnel shaped clouds. So you can't blame me, it's genetic. :-)

Clear Skies,

Steve

Thanks Peter.

Clear Skies,

Steve

Hi David,

Which 5" apo do you own?

Clear Skies,

Steve

Hi Dan,

I second John's recommendation for the WO diagonal. I own two apos and two WO diagonals. They are excellent.

Clear Skies,

Steve