[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

I wondered where you were going Colin , nice .
The SV yahoo owners group have been discussing the pro's and conn's of these and the new LOMO SV90mm, its been fun following this . high class instruments.
In NZ the TV85 is $3400 OTA . $NZ this is about 2.8k AU .
Ouch !
Photos mate , please . .
Brian.

Originally Posted by FlashDrive

Just put a 'hefty ' deposit on one of these ... they sold the last one a week ago... next shipment due in 2 weeks.

Televue 85mm ..... has the new 2 speed focuser on the New Model .

85mm, f/7, APO (Doublet) Refractor. With APO performance and airline portability, the Tele Vue-85 has been delighting astronomy and birding enthusiasts and reviewers alike

Even the ' Minister for Finance ' gave her approval ..!!!

http://www.bintel.com.au/Telescopes/...oductview.aspx

Flash ..