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C12 Hard Case Now Included

  • Our newest 102mm ED doublet. 710 mm focal length (f-6.95)
  • Optic is Zygo and star tested for excellent performance
  • Airline carryon size*
  • Stellarvue precision tube assembly powder-coated with durable and lustrous white finish.
  • Deluxe cnc clamshell mounting ring with easy one touch balancing
  • 2" collet type fully rotating dual speed Crayford focuser with collet type rotator
  • Optional fully rotating Feather Touch focuser for the ultimate in performance
  • Either focuser unthreads for airline carry on transport
  • Fully retracting dew shield
  • Machined threaded objective cover
  • Comes in our C12 foam lined hard case
  • Red dot finderscope included
  • Assembled and star tested at Stellarvue Headquarters in Auburn

* A unique feature of the SV102ED is that our focuser simply
   unthreads, making the telescope airline carry on size.

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Buy   Description Price

Standard SV102ED

102mm f-6.95 ED doublet objective with fully rotating 2" dual speed Crayford focuser, C12 hard case, red dot finder and our best cnc clamshell mounting ring. Stellarvue's clamshell ring allows for easy one touch balance adjustment. Merely loosen the clamshell knob, slide the tube to perfect balance and tighten. Most users prefer the clamshell over the more conventional dual ring system as it is more user friendly. The clamshell comes with a long Vixen style rail that attaches directly to most mounts. #SV102ED 

$1095

Deluxe SV102ED2

Identical to the telescope above but this one comes with the dual speed Feather Touch reverse Crayford focuser. Do not confuse this with models using a conventional focuser with a "Feather Touch" dual speed mechanism attached. We offer only the genuine Feather Touch dual speed reverse Crayford focuser (Feather Touch throughout) for the greatest precision attainable. No other 102ED comes with the genuine Feather Touch reverse Crayford. #SV102ED2 

$1395

 

The Ultimate and Proven 102 doublet The SV102ABV

Take a look at the Dr Walawender review of the 102ED and you will see mention of the SV102ABV. The ABV is the binoviewer friendly 102 made with the Russian doublet lens that thinks it is a triplet. Due to glass cost increases, we had to discontinue this model. But the lens maker in Russia is delivering the last twelve 102ABV lenses in August and we will make these into the last of the 102ABV's. We are selling these last twelve telescopes at the original price. Once they are gone, they are gone. No more will be made.

The 102ABV is longer (F-7.7) than the 102ED and is heavier, weighing in at nearly 12 lbs. It features a threaded extension tube used for normal viewing. Remove this tube and the telescope can be used with binoviewers without any adapters, providing the widest and brightest view with binoviewers. This model is made with the Feather Touch focuser, comes in the C9 heavy duty case, uses the cnc clamshell and has an F2 multi-reticle finder. This telescope is waitlisted. Delivery estimate is here. Order now and you will be charged an $800 deposit according to our wait list policy. The balance will be charged when the telescope is finished and shipped. #SV102ABV 

$2195

UPGRADES

 

 

 

Upgrade to Heavy duty, nylon, reinforced refractor case

Back by popular demand! This was our heaviest and best case. This heavy duty side reinforced case uses very heavy and thick padding on all sides to protect your investment. Heavy duty zippers, carrying handle which opens with Velcro and internal dividers that are attached with Velcro. The dividers can be repositioned anywhere in the case or removed. Store your telescope, diagonals and eyepieces in one long case. Pictured to the left is the SV102ED2 showing space on either side for your accessories. This case is much stronger, more durable and better to travel with than the C12 case above. Outside dimensions: 42 1/2" X 9" X 9". Inside dimensions: 39 1/2" X 6 1/2" X 6".  Please note this upgrade is not needed for the 102ABV as it already comes with this case. #UC9

 

Price when purchased with one of the telescopes above

$70

 

 

Add our best 2" Dielectric Diagonal and save $50
  • Oversized 1/10th wave mirror
  • Compression ring 
  • 99% dielectric coating
  • 5 point cushion system eliminates pinching
  • Factory aligned and star-tested to ensure excellent performance

 Offered at this price only when ordered with a telescope above. #UD2 

$139 with purchase of telescope above.

 

 

Upgrade either telescope above with the new MG alt azimuth mount, and our aluminum surveyor's tripod with quick release Appleply accessory tray and Vixen style dovetail shoe. You can order this at the package price when your order a telescope above. The telescope will be shipped now and the mount will be charged and shipped when available.  #UMG/TA3. 

Save $238!

$499


(with purchase of telescope above only)

 

 

Upgrade either telescope above with the heavy duty MGE alt azimuth mount with encoders super solid MECA3 column and our aluminum surveyor's tripod with quick release Appleply accessory tray and and spring loaded Vixen style dovetail shoe. Use this model if you own or may someday want to use a computer unit like the Sky Commander, Televue, NGC Max. If you have an Agro Navis, call us for as we will need to install different encoders. 

 #UMGE/TA. 

 

 

Picture shows optional Sky Commander Computer available separately.

Save $238!

$799


(with purchase of telescope above only)

Save $360! Get the massive and stable M7 mount with TSL6 pier tripod and TP6 plate for only $1295 when you buy it with one of the telescopes above. Mount pictured at left with telescope, diagonal and eyepiece which must be purchased separately. #UM7S

Save $360!

Reg. $1655

$1295

 

Sky Commander Computer

Sky Commander digital setting circle computer for use with the M3E or M7E above. Does not work with the standard MG mount. Easy to use.  Comes with computer patch cord. Requires ADSSC cable to attach to MGE or M7E mounts above. (Please note, we have other computers in stock including the Televue, NGC Max and Argo Navis - please call for details and price). #ADSC

 

$300

Losmandy Style Dovetail Base

3" Spring Loaded Dovetail Base.
Attaches to either arm of the M7 for use with our TP-6 dovetail rail below. Also holds the standard Losmandy and Mountain Instruments plates such as the DUP and DUPS plates.   #TD7

$99

ACCESSORIES
f 5.6 Photographic Field Flattener/Focal Reducer

This system increases the speed of the 102ED to f-5.6 and flattens the field for use with film or ccd. This lens was used with the 102ED in taking the Andromeda Galaxy photograph shown here. This is a good flattener to use with the APS sized chip. The system has three parts comprising the Televue RFL-4087 reducer/flattener, the RAD-1074 2" insert tube and the TRG-1072 T-ring adapter. If you have a camera that does not use a t-ring, contact us as other adapters are available and most provide a wider aperture.  
#RFL-4087/RAD-1074/TRG-1072.

Price for the three piece system

$405

 

TELEVUE EYEPIECES

Add other Televue eyepieces here.

  

 

  

Recommended Eyepieces: Nagler 20, Nagler 13, Nagler 7, Nagler 3-6 Zoom

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Left: The fully multicoated ED doublet objective provides exceptional contrast and clarity. The lens, which is mounted in an adjustable cell, is  precision aligned and star tested at Stellarvue headquarters.

Right: We designed our unique rotating collet system for the Feather Touch version of this telescope (SV102ED2). The 102ED uses a conventional rotator. Both provide 360 degree rotation of the focusers. The focusers unthread reducing the length of the telescope to airline carry on size. The SV102ED and SV102ED2 are the only 102ED's that are airline transportable.

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Objective

Zygo and star tested 102 mm clear aperture, air spaced, doublet objective using an extra low dispersion ed glass providing zonal and color correction on par with similarly sized doublet ED lenses sold as doublet apos. This telescope objective is a great value for the money and significantly outperforms anything else we have ever offered in its price/size/speed range. 

Tube assembly

All aluminum, fully baffled optical tube assembly using 1/8" wall tubing precision machined and threaded. Objective lens assembly is adjustable. Stardust white finish.

Mounting Rings

Deluxe computer numerical control fabricated all aluminum clamshell with 2" dovetail base and three 1/4-20 threaded holes on the bottom 20 mm apart and numerous 10-32 threaded holes on top for mounting various reflex and optical finders. The included 2" dovetail mounts directly to most EQ mounts, Televue mounts, Stellarvue mounts. Using an optional TP-6 plate, it will mount directly to Losmandy, CGE and Mountain Instruments mounts. 

Dimensions and weight

19.25" long in travel mode (focuser unthreaded). 23.75" with focuser attached. 28.25" with focuser attached and dewshield extended.

Weight: under 10 pounds.

Retracting dewshield is 4 7/8" in diameter.

Focuser

2" Crayford dual speed focuser with compression ring, adjustment screws, lock screw and 1.25" compression ring adapter. Optional Feather Touch dual speed focuser with 2.5" travel, refractor brake and collet rotator. Note: This is the real Feather Touch reverse Crayford focuser not an import focuser with a Feather Touch dual speed knob added. 

Finder

Red dot finder

Cases

C12 Hard Case

Light gain

212

Magnification

May be used to Dawes limit (240X) when the air is steady.

All specifications and prices are subject to change without  notice. We often modify designs to improve them. All copy and photographs copyright 2008 and may not be used without permission.

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