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 ..!!!
Would you be willing to let me drop by and look through your new scope after you have had time to enjoy it?
I will have to consider upgrading the 80GTL OTA. The mount is fine but my Son has ditched it for the better views on offer through the Dob. To be fair, the optics on the 80GTL are not up to the task. I also need to find a new OTA that will fit the ring clamp connection on the mount.
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.
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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 ..!!!
Brian & Peter ... I'll post some pic's when it arrives ... probably looking at 3 weeks or so ... 2 weeks for next shipment ... then 4 days in the Postal System by Registered Mail ... according to Bintel.
We will call it a month , then ? .
An awsome scope there Flash .
Dont ya just love the waiting period ? after work every day with those high hopes , ye ha .
Brian.
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Originally Posted by FlashDrive
Brian & Peter ... I'll post some pic's when it arrives ... probably looking at 3 weeks or so ... 2 weeks for next shipment ... then 4 days in the Postal System by Registered Mail ... according to Bintel.
We will call it a month , then ? .
An awsome scope there Flash .
Dont ya just love the waiting period ? after work every day with those high hopes , ye ha .
Brian.
ain't that the truth ...I'm that keen ..I'll be looking for it tomorrow
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 .
It will be a ' looooooooooong ' time before this goes anywhere ..!!!
on my face ..!! 
I wondered where you were going Colin , nice . 
ain't that the truth ...I'm that keen ..I'll be looking for it tomorrow 
