Stelarvue opinions

[JeffBevan]

Thinking about a Stelarvue Refractor. Looking at a SVA130EDT. I like the idea of figuring in the US. Prices seems comparable. Anyone with experience using this line.

[Lady Fraktor]

I have been a very happy Stellarvue user/ owner since 2004.
The 130 mm will be a great size and keep you happy for decades.

[Bigzmey]

Same here. Love my SV102ED. You will not be disappointed with Stellarvue.

[Unitron48]

I have owned both SV110ED and SVX127D. Both great scopes. Excellent optics and build quality. Really great customer service!

Dave

[pakarinen]

SV RACI finders get excellent reviews as well. Obviously not the same, but it speaks well of their products in general.

[AstroBee]

I actually have a StellarVue SVA130EDT that I'm looking to sell for a friend. I haven't listed it anywhere yet but let me know if you are interested in mine. It belonged to a friend that passed away a few years ago and his widow is now finally ready to part with some of his telescopes. It's in excellent condition as my friend passed away only about 6 months after purchasing the scope. He upgraded the focuser to a Moonlight focuser. We couldn't find a reducer/flattener that matched this scope nor find the cable and hand controller for the focuser but those are both things that can be purchased separately.
Here's a few pics including a snap of the Star Test report that shows the scope has a Strehl rating of .967.

Bottom Losmandy style dovetail plate.


Optics are clean, don't let the dust scare you. No fungus here in the desert.

Carrying case


Asking $3000 and willing to maybe meet you halfway between Henderson, NV and Nathrop, CO.

[JeffBevan]

Wow, ordered one earlier this afternoon without seeing this. Damn.

[Lady Fraktor]

Enjoy the telescope when it arrives, I am sure you will find the optics and build are top tier.

[AstroBee]

Wow, ordered one earlier this afternoon without seeing this. Damn.

I did not even realize that StellarVue was still making/selling SVA's. I thought they only had SVX's now.
I probably need to adjust my price down a bit since they are selling SVA130's for $2500 now.
$2400 with the Moonlight focuser seems in line if anyone else is interested. I'm not really interested in shipping it though, it weighs a chunk! But I'm happy to travel a reasonable distance from Las Vegas, say 3hrs driving in any direction.

[Bigzmey]

Congrats Jeff, I am sure you will love it!

[JeffBevan]

I have used my SVA130 a handful of times now for visual and WOW. Absolutely gorgeous thru the lens views. Will be setting it up for Astrophoto very soon.

[AstroBee]

I grew up having nothing but SCT's and newts besides my very first cheap Sears department store refractor that hooked me on the hobby.
A good friend talked me into buying a refractor about 10 years ago. I'm now officially a refractor snob.

[Lady Fraktor]

Congratulations Jeff.
I am strictly visual and absolutely love the views with the various Stellarvue refractors I have had.
Even now my travel scope is a Stellarvue 80 mm

Enjoy the new refractor!

[Mike Q]

I have a Stellarvue 13x80 finder on my 16 inch, I can't complain about it

[Gordon]

Wow, ordered one earlier this afternoon without seeing this. Damn.

Hi Jeff,

Be sure to give us a review of the scope once you receive it!