First Light, Stellarvue SV80ED NGNH Deluxe (7-7-2011)

I have never owned a Stellarvue scope before, but this beautiful instrument was offered used about a month ago.  It came standard with a Feathertouch focuser that I can use on most of my other scopes.  And my electric Feathertouch can  be swapped in easily on this scope.  Plus, the SV has a lovely blue finish.  Of course, the sine qua non of a good telescope is the glass.  The scope performed admirably in its first photograph test!  I've been looking for a scope to carry out of doors.  This scope is an excellent fit for me.  I'm looking forward to using it for many years.

To see images I have taken with the SV80ED, search for "SV80ED" in the box at upper left.